The challenge for day 11 is to write an example of Tanka — a form of Japanese poetry that is strictly disciplined by number of lines and syllables, but has no concern with rhyme. The format consists of five lines presented in the following syllable pattern: 5-7-5-7-7- respectively. I have to admit I did not spend a great deal of time on this one — just because I did not have a great deal of time. But I did manage to stick with the exact number of lines and syllables and write something that even makes sense. So … I’m satisfied — well — maybe even a little proud.
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BLOOD LINES
I’m American,
Which means I am a mixture.
My blood lines are strong:
Scottish, Polish, Cherokee.
It takes all three to make me.
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The Happy Wordcrafter 
Whata lovely mix you are! Have you been to Scotland and Poland?
No, unfortunately, I haven’t been outside the U. S. except for a trip to Canada (and that hardly counts). There should be Bulgarian in that mix as well, but it wouldn’t fit into my syllable limit. I’ve never been there either, but my dad did go a few years ago and spent some time with one of my aunts and all of her family. It was a great blessing to him and all of them as well.