And just like that, 16 years have passed.

And what an amazing 16 years it has been!
And just like that, 16 years have passed.

And what an amazing 16 years it has been!

On some mornings, I reminisce while I’m cooking; I think about him, think about her, and then I move on.
*For those of you who might be wondering about the non-traditional usage of the form: I went with 5-7-5-7-5 instead of 5-7-5-7-7 syllables for this one. Also, it’s about food & love; not your typical tanka subjects. Sometimes for literary art, you’ve gotta be a bit of a rebel.
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