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. Instead, find a poem that you love and let that poet know by visiting their blog link below and leaving a favorable comment. ❤
This week, I’ve chosen Denise, as the Poet of the Week from her blog, Bilocalalia. I loved the presentation of her Haibun/Tanka. Notice how she split the last two lines of her Tanka poem by interjecting them between the prose? I like this technique. It makes her story seem even more captivating to the reader.
I didn’t include the spectacular photos that accompany this poetry. Please take the time to stop by and experience the beauty of Denise’s world in Arizona capture in this post.
“Behind the Curtain”
Birds trill, extolling
the organ pipe cactus blooms
tuning up backstage.
My dog, seeing me wearing shorts and walking shoes, thinks it’s time for our morning constitutional. Her anticipation is contagious, and everything outside seems to be waiting for an audience. However, today’s cooler temperatures mean there’s no need to rush to avoid the heat. I think I should be able to finish a cup of coffee, a haiku or maybe even a tanka.
Cats lurk behind the bushes
ready to surprise the dog.
Today we take a different route, attracted by a tree with bright purple flowers. As a bonus, we pass a saguaro full of blossoms, bees, and birds. Even better, we seem to have missed the cats or found a feline-free zone. Our own cat is waiting at home, watching grackles through the window.
© 2018 Denise – bilocalalia
HERE’S WHO JOINED US LAST WEEK FOR OUR 81st POETRY CHALLENGE USING SYNONYMS FOR THE WORDS: “Celebrate & Sing”
Colleen’s Tanka Challenge: SING & CELEBRATE – The Militant Negro™ (for sharing our poetry around the web) ❤
Sing & Celebrate #Tanka Tuesday #82 – Swerve Strikes Again
Coasting along – Reena Saxena
Smorgasbord – Variety is the spice of life (for sharing our poetry around the web) ❤
Tanka: Sing & Celebrate – Jane Dougherty Writes
Tanka Tuesday — St.Joseph Worker – Sharing With Others –
Colleen’ Weekly Tanka Tuesday Poetry Prompt Sing & Celebrate | Annette Rochelle Aben
Swansong – thehouseofbailey
COLLEEN’S 2018 WEEKLY #TANKA TUESDAY POETRY CHALLENGE #Haiku #82: Sing & Celebrate | But I Smile Anyway…
Tanka – Goddess of Flowers – Willow Poetry
It is the Lusty Month of May with a #haiku and a #tanka | Trent’s World (the Blog)
Vive La Geekdom! – Frank J. Tassone
Colleen’s Tanka Tuesday: SING and CELEBRATE – Afterwards
The Dark Side of Spring | like mercury colliding…
Matins | Sue Vincent’s Daily Echo
Dog-poets latest #micropoetry #senryu | Mucky Boots and Flawless Paws
moonlight serenade – Storie Cantabile
May Day | method two madness
Hear the Song/No Madder No Madder
COLLEEN’S 2018 WEEKLY #TANKA TUESDAY POETRY CHALLENGE #Haiku #82: Sing & Celebrate | willowdot21
Tanka Tuesday | Twenty Four
Moonsong – Charmed Chaos
Awakening Joy | Stuff and what if…
The Dawn Chorus, Tanka – Yesterday and today: Merril’s historical musings
#TANKA TUESDAY #POETRY CHALLENGE ‘Cute Dandelions’ | Rereading Jane Eyre
Beltane’s Song – A #Haibun #Tanka #flashfiction – Colleen Chesebro ~ The Fairy Whisperer
Last week, I forgot to add MJ Mallon’s poem. You’ll find it here: Colleen’s Weekly #Tanka Tuesday #Poetry Challenge No. 81, ENCHANT & SHAPE, #SynonymsOnly | M J Mallon Author
See you tomorrow (Tuesday) for the new challenge. ❤
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Thanks for sharing the Recap, JB. ❤️
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A wonderful Tanka and very creative.. I headed over and the images are beautiful. thanks Colleen for the mention and I am delighted to share. ♥
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Hugs and thanks for your support. 😍❤️
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Cheers Colleen! Great lineup as usual 🙂
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Thanks, Jane. You guys are the best! 😍❤️
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We do what we can 🙂
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I think you rock! ❤️
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That’s what we do 🙂
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So many wonderful entries and poets Collee!
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Thanks, Ritu. You all work so hard! 💜
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Good job I like to stay out of the limelight
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Great recap Colleen! As always, thanks for all you do.
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You are so welcome. I love reading all the creativity each week. ❤
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Lots of optimism here–we need a dose! (K)
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LOL! Optimism is easy. Keep smiling. ❤
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