Colleen Chesebro’s Weekly Poetry Challenge. This week is Poet’s Choice. I’ve written a Tanka.
Colleen’s 2020 Weekly #Tanka Tuesday #Poetry Challenge No. 176, #Poet’sChoice
It’s the first of the month and you know what that means! Poets, choose your own syllabic poetry form, theme, words, images, etc. It’s up to you!
Are you looking for inspiration for your syllabic poetry? Find an image on Pixabay.com or experiment with “found poetry” as a way to find some inspiration. Another option is to try some magnetic poetry. You still have to count syllables, but it’s like putting together a puzzle!
If that doesn’t work… take a walk in nature. Engage your five senses. Remember, always write your poetry for yourself. Make it meaningful to you! . . . continue reading at Colleen’s blog.
The Change
The drums beat louder.
Natives edging on restless.
Thunder rolls the sky.
History is repeating.
Sad endings – new beginnings.
Visit Colleen’s original post and join in the fun anytime! Different challenge weekly and your choice of style of poetry!
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This is lovely, Debby. The last sentence says it all.
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Thanks so much Robbie. 🙂
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Your tanka ends on a hopeful note, a good thing.
Enjoy your weekend! oxo
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I’m being optimistic 🙂 Happy weekend Marian. ❤
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That poem could go so many different directions.
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You get it. 🙂
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Powerful stuff Debby and a touch of hope to keep us going ♥
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That’s the idea Sal. You get it! 🙂 ❤
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Sad endings–new beginnings. Life itself in four words, lovely.
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Hi Danny. Thanks for dropping by. Yes, it sure is. 🙂
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Well done Debby. I’ve never worked out what Tanka and a Haiku are!
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Thanks Stevie. If you go to Colleen’s blog, she has a page that explains the various forms of syllabic poetry. ❤
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There’s so much to think about in your poem, Debby. It could have many interpretations. Well done.
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That’s the idea Norah. It’s what we’ll make it to be in the end. 🙂 Thank you. x
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One of these days . . . After reading Sally Cronin’s “Tapestry” book I should probably point my mouse to Colleen’s. Eventually.
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Yes! Join us! 🙂
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Hi, Debby! Your poem is powerful and the imagery is terrific. Love it! 😀 xo
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Thanks so much Vashti. ❤ xx
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