Colleen Chesebro ran a contest in June using syllabic poetry, using the theme, ‘dreams’. There were certainly some fantastic entries, and winners. Congratulations to Diana Peach for her gorgeous entry. Today I’m sharing my Tanka prose and poem I wrote for the contest. Tanka is written in 5 lines in 5/7/5/7/7 syllables, and the prose relates to the poem.
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When love is deep, there can’t be measure. The longing for lost lovers never dissipate, but linger in shadows of dreams as we live out the rest of our lives, awaiting glorious reunion.
Waiting
Lost love yearns for time,
Space where all is linear.
Grief seeps into dreams.
Undying love never fades.
Clocks echo love eternal.
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Visit Colleen’s blog to see the list of winners and their entry poetry.

I’m thrilled to announce the winners of the Word Craft Poetry Syllabic Poetry Contest held to honor the Summer Solstice. The theme was dreams, and the syllabic form to write was tanka prose. Many thanks to all the poets who entered this contest. Thanks for being part of our poetry community… Please visit Colleen’s Word Craft to view the winners and their poetry at:
©DGKaye2022
A very intense and meaningful poem, Debby.
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Thank you so much Robbie ❤
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Congrats to all who took part and to those winners, thanks for sharing Debby.
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Thank you Sue ❤
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A beautiful entry, Debby, and we were on the same wavelength. I knew you were a poet! Thanks so much for the mention. It was a fun contest and I’m honored. 🙂 Hugs. ❤
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Thanks so much Diana. I love poetry but am certainly not at a grand level of writing syllabic, but still enjoy it. Your win was much deserved. ❤
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Colleen will keep us all learning and working at it. 🙂
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True dat! ❤
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Exciting – off to read the Colleen’s post!!!
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❤
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I would love to hear you recite your poetry, Debby!
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Wow Rebecca. I have a few in the archives! ❤
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This was a heartfelt piece of tanka prose, Sis. Remember, haibun is prose and a haiku. Tanka prose is prose with a tanka. I thought I should clarify that for you. ❤
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Right! My tanka prose and tanka ❤ Thanks Sis ❤
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Huge hugs to you, Sis. ❤
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Excellent, Debby. Thanks for sharing.
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Thank you John 🙂
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😊
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Some wonderful poetry and loved Diana’s poem..♥
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Thanks Sal. I agree ❤
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Lovely poem, Debby. x
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Thanks Stevie x
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Absolutely beautiful, Debby – congratulations to everyone. Toni x
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Thanks so much Toni xx
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Beautiful poetry!
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Thank you Ruth ❤
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Another time for me at such a contest. But I do appreciate yours, DG.
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Thank you my friend. 🙂
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