Word Craft Poetry9 May 2017

Tanka on haiku – questioning the rules of beauty

8 Comments / Tanka Tuesday Poetry Challenges / By Colleen Chesebro: WordCraftPoetry / 9 May 2017 9 May 2017 / #Haiku, diction, Japanese poetry forms, Rules in Japanese poetry, syllable count and pronunciation, tanka

Sue shares her thoughts on writing the Japanese poetry forms. I stand corrected – she brings up excellent points about diction and pronunciation in British English vs. American English. I accept that some poets write in their native language which is then translated into English. The syllable count may be off because of the differences …

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Colleen M. Chesebro—Prose Metrist

Crafting Syllabic Poetry is my Ikigari 💜

One day, I stumbled across the Japanese word Ikigari. After some research, I discovered iki means life. In Japanese, Gai means worth or value. When these words combine, they form the definition of ikigari, which is life’s worth. It’s often translated or interpreted as a reason for getting up in the morning. So, yes, writing syllabic poetry is my ikigari.

I also believe writing syllabic poetry strengthens our writing skills. When we create poetry, we gain command of language; cultivate a healthy vocabulary, master literary devices such as metaphor, simile, alliteration, hyperbole, and allegory. We learn to work in imagery. We connect with our ikigari.

When I’m not writing poetry or crafting short stories, you’ll find me digging in my garden, or playing with my two unicorn cats, Chloe & Sophie. I live in East Lansing, Michigan with my husband—my soul mate. Most days you can find me writing poetry on wordcraftpoetry.com. 💜

Thank you, Yvette :)

Thanks, Jan :)

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Hi dear Colleen, Here is my colour - weather -poetry https://meandmyliterature.wordpress.com/2022/07/06/cloudy-weather-symetrelle-poetry/

Hi again! My haiku are ready for your critique! ❤️ http://ruthscribbles.com/2022/07/06/my-take-tankatuesday-weekly-poetry-challenge-no-279-tastetherainbow-color-weather-poetry/