Colleen’s Tuesday Tanka #Poetry Challenge – Poet’s Choice
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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18 Comments
Robbie Cheadle
This is lovely, Debby. The last sentence says it all.
dgkaye
Thanks so much Robbie. 🙂
Marian Beaman
Your tanka ends on a hopeful note, a good thing.
Enjoy your weekend! oxo
dgkaye
I’m being optimistic 🙂 Happy weekend Marian. <3
Jacqui
That poem could go so many different directions.
dgkaye
You get it. 🙂
sally cronin
Powerful stuff Debby and a touch of hope to keep us going ♥
dgkaye
That’s the idea Sal. You get it! 🙂 <3
Daniel Kemp
Sad endings–new beginnings. Life itself in four words, lovely.
dgkaye
Hi Danny. Thanks for dropping by. Yes, it sure is. 🙂
Stevie Turner
Well done Debby. I’ve never worked out what Tanka and a Haiku are!
dgkaye
Thanks Stevie. If you go to Colleen’s blog, she has a page that explains the various forms of syllabic poetry. <3
Norah Colvin
There’s so much to think about in your poem, Debby. It could have many interpretations. Well done.
dgkaye
That’s the idea Norah. It’s what we’ll make it to be in the end. 🙂 Thank you. x
John Maberry
One of these days . . . After reading Sally Cronin’s “Tapestry” book I should probably point my mouse to Colleen’s. Eventually.
dgkaye
Yes! Join us! 🙂
Vashti Quiroz-Vega
Hi, Debby! Your poem is powerful and the imagery is terrific. Love it! 😀 xo
dgkaye
Thanks so much Vashti. <3 xx