This week’s #Poetry challenge at Colleen Chesebro’s blog – Synonyms only for the words ‘Plan‘ and ‘Spend‘. I’ve written a Haibun and Tanka.
WELCOME TO TANKA TUESDAY!
Hi! I’m glad to see you here. Are you ready to write some syllabic poetry?
Here are your two words for this week:
Plan & Spend
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. ❤
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:
CINQUAIN & the variations on Cinquain-Wikipedia
The Border
My heart aches for the pain and suffering, and loss of life. What remains etched in my mind are the senseless deaths of many fleeing the only homes they’ve ever known, in hopes of asylum – only to find there isn’t any.
Beware the border
A failing system of hope
Yearning for freedom
Human life squandered in search
Where hopes and dreams go to die.
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©DGKaye
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Very sad, well penned poetry Debby. 😦
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Thank you Marje. It’s beyond sad ::(
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You turned your frustrated thoughts about the atrocities at the border into poetry! Well done. This is a difficult subject in America and everyone usually has an opinion. I’m surprised that you only have a few comments. As the 2020 election heats up I’m sure passions will be stirred. I only hope that the tide turns in our favor. I’m ashamed at the stupidity that is happening in our government right now. ❤
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Thank you Sis. Yes, I’m known to wear my heart on my sleeve. Thank you for sharing your honesty. ❤ xx
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Heartfelt and powerful Debby… great response.. hugsx♥
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Thank you Sal ❤ xx
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The news headline this week was particularly painful to see. There has to be a better way.
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One would think. 😦
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A beautifully passionate poem, Debby.
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Thanks so much Robbie 🙂
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A poignant and very apt poem Debby especially to what was reported in mainstream media recently about that poor father and baby daughter trying to flee crossing the boarder over water to find a new life.. and drown.
A very heart felt poem Debby. ❤
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Thank you Sue. My poetry is always a telling of what’s sitting in my heart. So painfully sad. 😦 Hugs ❤ xxx
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Very clever poem, Debby, but sadly too true. You’ve got this.
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Thank you Norah. I suppose we write about what’s in the forefront of our minds. 🙂 x
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That’s true, Debby. 🙂
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A heart-wrenching Haibun/Tanka, Debby. As sad as it is, it serves as a reminder because atrocities that are forgotten tend to be repeated. The imagery and message in your poem are powerful.
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Thanks so much Vashti. Exactly why I was compelled to write it and keep the focus alive! ❤ x
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It is a sad commentary when even the deaths of children can’t open people’s hearts. Beautifully said.
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Thank you for visiting. And thank you for your compassion. 🙂
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Great poem of the sentiment represented by many, Debby! 🙂
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Thank you Miriam. ❤
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