Colleen Chesebro’s Weekly #Poetry Challenge this week – Synonyms only for the words ‘Creepy’ and ‘Color’ and your choice of what form of poetry from the offered list below. Take note of the new Etheree style poem where each of 10 lines will grow in syllables starting with one syllable to ten for the final sentence.
HAPPY OCTOBER! WELCOME TO TANKA TUESDAY!
Hi! I’m glad to see you here. Are you ready to write some syllabic poetry?
HERE’S THE CATCH: You can’t use the prompt words! SYNONYMS ONLY! Except for the first challenge of the month ~ then, the poets get to choose their own words. ❤
PLEASE NOTE: This challenge is for Tanka, Haiku, Senryu, Haibun, Etheree, and Cinquain poetry forms. Freestyle rhyming poetry is not part of this challenge. Thank you. ❤
Fall
Not just
A season
With vivid hues
And crispy cool air
Pumpkin spice and magick
A time for witches and spells
Trick or treat – Hello November
Done with eerie and unsavory
Tick tock – the matriarch will save the day
For Colleen’s Weekly Poetry Challenge, you can write your poem in one of the forms defined below. Click on the links to learn about each form:
HAIKU IN ENGLISH 5/7/5 syllable structure. A Haiku is written about seasonal changes, nature, and change in general.
TANKA IN ENGLISH 5/7/5/7/7 syllable structure. Your Tanka will consist of five lines written in the first-person point of view. This is important because the poem should be written from the perspective of the poet.
HAIBUN IN ENGLISH Every Haibun must begin with a title. Haibun prose is composed of short, descriptive paragraphs, written in the first-person singular.
The text unfolds in the present moment, as though the experience is occurring now rather than yesterday or some time ago. In keeping with the simplicity of the accompanying haiku or tanka poem, all unnecessary words should be pared down or removed. Nothing must ever be overstated.
The poetry never tries to repeat, quote, or explain the prose. Instead, the poetry reflects some aspect of the prose by introducing a different step in the narrative through a microburst of detail. Thus, the poetry is a sort of juxtaposition – different yet somehow connected.
Cinquain ALSO: Check out the Cinquain variations listed here: Cinquain-Wikipedia These are acceptable methods to use. Please list the form you use so we can learn from you.
Etheree The Etheree poem consists of ten lines of 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 syllables. Etheree can also be reversed and written 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. The trick is to create a memorable message within the required format. Poets can get creative and write an Etheree with more than one verse, but the idea is to follow suit with an inverted syllable count. Reversed Etheree Syllable Count: 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 Double Etheree Syllable Count: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 10, 9, 8, 7, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
Senryu in English 5/7/5 syllable structure. A Senryu is written about love, a personal event, and have IRONY present. Click the link to learn the meaning of irony.
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Debby, I love your Etheree of Tick Tock November – very apt as the month seem to race towards us! How many interesting poetry formats and thank you for sharing Colleen’s invaluable collation of them all! I’ll definitely give them some a try! Happy Writing! 😀
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Thanks so much Annika. My first attempt at Etheree, not to be my last, lol. Hope to see you jump on to Colleen’s future challenges. ❤
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Terrific Debby.. really captures the essence of Halloween… love it.
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Thanks Sal! I’m getting hooked! 🙂 ❤
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Wonderful poem made all the more powerful by the font. Well done (as usual), Deb!
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Thank you Jacqui. 🙂
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Oh, nice political references, Sis. I love the idea of women saving the day. We have to vote like our life depends on it. I just read in the AARP magazine, that the GOP wants to do away with Social Security totally! Medicare is on the chopping block too! If I wasn’t scared before, I’m really worried now. Thanks for keeping up my optimism. I need it! ❤
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Hold on for another few weeks my friend. Your country will restored once the ‘babysitters’ get back their power, and that stupid nonsense of taking your social security away will be a distant nightmare. ❤ xxx
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What a combination of ideas and words! Well-penned Deb and the font is a perfect match.
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Thanks so much Balroop. The font is was the perfect top off! Lol 🙂 x
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I love the Etheree form, Debby. I also like how the wonderful spirit of Halloween comes through yours all the while reminding of that tick-tock clock. The seasons do seem to sprint! Great job, my friend! xx
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Thanks bunches Lana. I know you got the message loud and clear. 🙂 xx
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Wonderfully done, Debby! I love your Etheree. Great way to remind us while keeping the eerie feel of Halloween. You’ve got this poetry thing down. 😉 ❤ xx
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Oh thanks bunches Vashti. I’m really enjoying having fun with these poetry challenges. Learning from the poetry masters like you and Colleen and Sue Vincent. 🙂 ❤
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Love your poem Debby.. and I am always in ore of those who write this type of poetry… I guess I write on the spontaneous side with a rhyming word at the end.. To be honest I don’t really know what style my own poetry takes.. And to say I write a lot of poetry, its something I have never sought to find out.
Great words again and love the Eerie type set..
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Thanks so much Sue. You are a beautiful poet. You’ve been writing beautiful poems for so long you probably have already created your own style. I’m still testing the waters, so I’m thrilled to receive your compliment. ❤ xoxo
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This is wonderful, Debby. Well done.
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Thank you Robbie 🙂
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How clever of you, Debby! You are a talent!! Maybe I will try some of these after my break. I need some time off to relax and unwind and recharge myself. Aruba will do that for me. Ahh! Sigh! Thanks for sharing this lovely etheree.
🤗 xx ❤️
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Thanks so much Janice. Maybe your vacation will afford you some time to think up some good poetry? ❤ xox
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What a clever etheree, Debby. I wasn’t previously aware of the form. You have done well to follow it precisely as you wove a clever message into it. I like that you included fall’s beauty, the fun and eerieness of Halloween with the passage of time.
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Oh thanks bunches Norah. I tried to capture the eeriness in the world right now along with Halloween. 🙂 x
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