Poetry Month: Firmly Planted 18 of 30

For the month of April, I'll be writing poetry each day in celebration of National Poetry Month.  I've decided not choose a theme, not to plan the writing, but instead to wait to see what poetry finds me each day. 

Since reading Sakura's Cherry Blossoms, I've been in the mood to try a tanka.  I had forgotten what a challenge it was to write in this form.  I think I need some practice.