Welcome to the Tanka Tuesday Poetry Recap featuring the poetry of poets from around the globe. If you would like to participate in this challenge, you can learn the rules on the menu item called Colleen’s Weekly Tanka Tuesday Guidelines.
Each week, I like to highlight a poet, called the Poet of the Week, that I feel has shared an exceptional message, or shown an impassioned creativity through words or form. Poetry is all about perception, so don’t be shocked if you don’t feel the same way about a poem that I do.
This week, I’ve chosen Flint Saunders as the Poet of the Week from his blog, The Kettle Clicks.
I like to think that poetry is all about expressing our feelings and moods. That’s one reason why we write poetry, right? We want to unburden our souls.
The choice of words we use should reflect our thoughts, especially in a Tanka, which is written from the perspective of the poet, usually in the first person. In this poem, I feel Flint is giving us a glimpse into his thinking as he shares his thoughts about writing and bearing his soul.
There’s a nice rhythm to the words. When you reach the end you get that “aha” moment of clarity and understand why Flint likes writing poetry. ❤
crafting our lyrics
your pain expressed in octaves
beats following hearts
uniting common discourse
there’s magic in empathy
© 2018 Flint Saunders, The Kettle Clicks Blog
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Tanka – One Spirit – Willow Poetry
Imagination Tanka Poetry Challenge – Sharing With Others –
Henrietta Watson – All About Blogging and More (A special thank you for all the reblogs <3)
Colleen’s Weekly Tanka Tuesday Poetry Challenge Enchant & Shape | Annette Rochelle Aben
two untitled mirror cinquains – Word Florilegium
Caldron bubble – ….Bilocalalia….
Colleen’s Weekly Poetry Challenge 81 – The Bag Lady
Cantor | Sue Vincent’s Daily Echo
Calendars | method two madness
Flint Saunders – The Kettle Clicks
Tanka Tanka… – Swerve Strikes Again
Blue Marble, NaPoWriMo, Day 25 – Yesterday and today: Merril’s historical musings
Dance of Nature | Stuff and what if…
Colleen’s Tanka Tuesday Poetry Challenge: ENCHANT & SHAPE | The Shower of Blessings
Mati Hari – A Tanka – Colleen Chesebro ~ The Fairy Whisperer
The enchanted child – Being in Nature
Read some poetry to make your Monday the best day ever! ❤
Wonderful entries Colleen!
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I’ll say. You guys are amazing! ❤️
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💜 as are you 💜
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Thank you again Colleen. I’m really thrilled to have been chosen this week. I just read the comments about my Tanka and they brought a massive smile to my face! You make me feel like I’m on the right track with what I’m doing. And have really brightened my day. 😁😊😁
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Well done, Flint! Onward and upward, my friend. ❤️
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Yes indeed, “the road goes ever on and on” and it’s a pleasure walking it. All the best! 😀
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Thanks, Flint. More poetry tomorrow. 😀
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Some gorgeous pieces here!
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I agree. I’m loving all the creativity! ❤️
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Great choice! ‘Kettles’ really good! ♥
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Thanks, Billy. I think so too. 😀
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Thank you Billy! (I think I might start calling myself “Kettles” from now on, it has a nice ring to it!”
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LOL! That’s a great nickname! 😀
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I’ve certainly been called worse!
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LOL! 😀
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Great participation, Colleen. Flint’s poem is lovely. 🙂
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I’m so impressed with these poets, Diana. It’s been wonderful seeing all of us grow together. Hugs to you for stopping by. ❤
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Thank you Diana! So glad you liked it! 😀
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Aww, I love this. It reminds me of when I go chasing shadows in the half light of dusk.
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