Please note: We are all students of poetry. I have given you the instructions on how to write the different forms. Try your best to be as exact as you can. There are no tests, and I don’t grade your work. LOL!
Crafting Poetry One Syllable at a Time
Thank you for your participation!
Fall is in the air here in the mountains of Colorado and I saw snow on the mountain peaks Sunday morning. It’s my favorite time of the year and today is our 100th poetry challenge. How cool is that?
Please note: We are all students of poetry. I have given you the instructions on how to write the different forms. Try your best to be as exact as you can. There are no tests, and I don’t grade your work. LOL!
The most meaningful change you will learn about is in writing a Haiku vs. a Senryu. Also, remember, pronunciation in various parts of the world will affect your syllable count. Go with your gut on deciding the syllable count. You are the poet and the creator of your work.
I sponsor this challenge to help poets learn how to write various forms of poetry. Remember, if you are sending your poetry for publication in literary journals, contests, or self-publishing, you should know the correct forms and use them.
HAIKU IN ENGLISH 5/7/5 syllable structure. A Haiku is written about seasonal changes, nature, and change in general.
TANKA IN ENGLISH 5/7/5/7/7 syllable structure. Your Tanka will consist of five lines written in the first-person point of view. This is important because the poem should be written from the perspective of the poet.
HAIBUN IN ENGLISH Every Haibun must begin with a title. Haibun prose is composed of short, descriptive paragraphs, written in the first-person singular.
The text unfolds in the present moment, as though the experience is occurring now rather than yesterday or some time ago. In keeping with the simplicity of the accompanying haiku or tanka poem, all unnecessary words should be pared down or removed. Nothing must ever be overstated.
The poetry never tries to repeat, quote, or explain the prose. Instead, the poetry reflects some aspect of the prose by introducing a different step in the narrative through a microburst of detail. Thus, the poetry is a sort of juxtaposition – different yet somehow connected.
Cinquain ALSO: Check out the Cinquain variations listed here: Cinquain-Wikipedia These are acceptable methods to use. Please list the form you use so we can learn from you.
Senryu in English 5/7/5 syllable structure. A Senryu is written about love, a personal event, and have IRONY present. Click the link to learn the meaning of irony.
Image credit: Pinterest.com
(Currently, free-verse prose poems are NOT part of this challenge)
This site even has a link so you can install the extension on Google Chrome.
For Synonyms and Antonyms. When your word has too many syllables, find one that works.
Find out how many syllables each word has. I use this site for all my Haiku and Tanka poems. Click on the “Workshop” tab to create your Haiku or Tanka.
I will publish the Tuesday prompt post at 12: 03 A.M. Mountain Standard Time (Denver Time). That should give everyone time to see the prompt from around the world. The RECAP is published on Monday and will contain links to the participants.
WRITE YOUR POEM ON YOUR BLOG as a post.
This will give me a chance to add the links from everyone’s poem post from the previous week, on the Recap I publish on Monday. I urge everyone to visit the blogs and comment on everyone’s poem.
The rules are simple.
I will give you two words. Choose synonyms from those words for your poetry. You, the poet, now have more control over the direction of your writing. Follow the rules carefully. Don’t use the prompt words.
LINK YOUR BLOG POST TO MINE WITH A PINGBACK. To do a Pingback: Copy the URL (the HTTPS:// address of my post) for the current week’s Challenge and paste it into your post. You may also place a copy of your URL of your post in the comments of the current week’s Challenge post.
Because of the time difference between where you are, and I am, you might not think your link is there. I manually approve all links. People taking part in the challenge may visit you and comment or “like” your post. I also need at least a Pingback or a link in the comments section to know you took part and to include you in the Weekly Recap published each Monday.
BE CREATIVE. Use your photos and create “Visual POETRY” if you wish, although it is not necessary. Use whatever program you want to make your images.
#Haiku, #Tanka, #micropoetry, #poetry, #5lines, #Haibun, #Prose #Senryu, #CinquainPoetry
You may copy the badge I have created to go with the Weekly Poetry Challenge Post and place it in your post. It’s not mandatory:
Congratulations. That’s a lot of poetry!
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Thanks, D. We’re having fun! I’ve been blessed by all the creativity this challenge has produced. ❤️
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congratulations and celebrations Colleen for the 100th post. I am glad to be a part of your celebration. Here is my take on the tanka challenge. I have chosen Love and Rainbow- synonyms only
https://syncwithdeep.wordpress.com/2018/09/04/celebrate/
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Wow! Congratulations, Colleen!
(We’re having near-record breaking heat here!)
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Thanks. We’ve had fun, wouldn’t you say? You guys are amazing! ❤️
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Yes, indeed!
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100, that’s amazing well done Colleen. Our own words that’s a lovely idea, my head is buzzing 🙂
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Have fun! Tell Ben we need his lovely humor. ❤️
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Wow–I’m first? Amazing! 🙂 https://merrildsmith.wordpress.com/2018/09/04/colors-of-the-morning-haibun/
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LOL! ❤️
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A classic tanka for the occasion 🙂
https://janedougherty.wordpress.com/2018/09/04/tanka-tuesday-3/
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!00! Well done, Colleen. I’m jealous of your cooler weather. It’s still hot and humid in my area. Shared with my Twitter followers. 🙂
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Thanks, Eugenia. I heard from WP. There is a problem with my blog. They had to bring in a developer… that doesn’t bode well to me. LOL! I love Colorado. Best summer of anywhere in America. ❤
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Oh, no! I hope they are able to fix it and soon!
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Keep your fingers crossed! ❤ LOL!
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Wow! 100…that went by fast. Congratulations Colleen!!
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Thanks, Pat. That’s two years, minus the few challenges I missed for various reasons. 😀 Pretty cool, huh? ❤
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Yup! 😊
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https://wp.me/p4ayEo-314 My short link, in case the ping back doesn’t work ❤
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Congratulations Colleen!!
Here is my link for this week’s challenge
https://helenevaillant.com/2018/09/04/haiku-mist-2/
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Wonderful, Colleen! ❤ Definitely an occasion to celebrate. Freedom of choice is interesting.
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LOL! Free will poetry… write what pours out of your heart. ❤
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Happy 100th Sis. You rock!!!!! Now I must think up 2 synonym buns myself LOL ❤ xx
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LOL! I’m so glad you’ve become part of this challenge, Sis. It’s fun and gets your mind filled with all sorts of possibilities. ❤
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True dat! ❤
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Wow! Time flies! (and we are having fun) (K)
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I’ll say. When I started this challenge two years I never thought it would be this much fun. I love it! Thanks for being part of this great challenge. ❤
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Thank you Colleen we have always loved your prompts so far, you are a star . Here is to the next 100 anniversary.🌹🌹💜💜. Thank you so much .🌹
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Thank you, Willow. I have so much fun learning from all of you. Thank you! ❤
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No Colleen, thank you 💜🌹
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Wow, Congratulations to 100th challenges! It’s been a long time. Thank you Colleen to be there week after week and challenge our creativity and have fun doing it. I’m taking a short vacation, hope to catch up when we return home. ❤ ❤
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Thank you and enjoy your time off, Miriam. ❤
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Thank you, Colleen. ❤
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Happy centenery sis! Here’s my celebratory offering!
http://butismileanyway.com/2018/09/04/colleens-weekly-tanka-challenge-100-change-defy-micropoetry-poets-choice/
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I sent out my ping back a few hours ago then read your post you are not receiving them. Here is the link to my poem of today
https://myforever.blog/2018/09/04/a-celebration-of-tanka-tuesday/
Hope you resolve your issues soon.
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Thank you, kindly. We’ll muddle through this mess. ❤
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Thanks again, Colleen! Here’s my latest: http://frankjtassone.com/2018/09/05/a-moment-of-charity/
Happy 100th!
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Thanks, Frank! 😀
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Congratulations Colleen, I am joining your celebrations! Love and hugs.
https://balroop2013.wordpress.com/2018/09/05/celebrating-100th-poetrychallenge-with-colleen/
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Balroop! Thank you! I’m tickled you’re joining in! ❤
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Woot Woot. Wow Colleen. 100 poetry challenges. You’re amazing. Now I have to give this a go. 🙂
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Yippee! Thanks, Diana. Writing poetry is fun! 😀 ❤
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Here’s my entry! Used words “dear” and “distant” #synonyms only 😉
https://poemsforwarriors.wordpress.com/2018/09/07/vibrance-senryu/
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Hi Colleen! Congratulations on your 100th Tanka Tuesday Challenge! It seems like just yesterday I read you were going to start this challenge and here you are at your 100th. Good for you. You’ve made this challenge a lot of fun with your enthusiasm and great support. Looking forward to 100 more! Thank you! This is my contribution this week: https://wp.me/p3eYyj-1RL Have a great weekend! ❤ xx
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Thanks so much, Vashti. You are such a great support. Thanks for being part of this challenge. ❤
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It’s my pleasure, Colleen. ❤
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I wrote this haibun (it is my second or third, so fairly new for me) for cancer sufferers everywhere, past and present. God bless them. https://bakeandwrite.co.za/poetrychallenge-lifes-struggles-a-haibun/
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Wow! That is a lot of poetry indeed Colleen. Congratulations and thank you for all the inspiration, the encouragement and for being a deep well of knowledge that is always willing to share. 😘❤
100th challenge accepted. Please see link below.
https://aweni.net/2018/09/08/fear/
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Thanks, Aweni. I’m thrilled you’re here. ❤️
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😊😊Me too!!!😁
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Happy to see your back up! Just in case the pingback didn’t happen: https://charmedchaos.com/2018/09/07/soul-music
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Thanks, Linda. What a mess, but I’m finally fixed today. ❤
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And Congrats on your 100th Challenge!
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Thank you, Linda. ❤
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Wonderful and Congratulation on your 100th Challenge!
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Thanks, Anita. We had a great time. ❤️
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Congratulations Colleen, I am joining your celebrations! I’m so happy and excite for you. Thanks for sharing this information and your blog give encouragement and inspiration to me. God bless you.
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You’re always welcome. ❤️
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