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
Hi! I’m glad to see you here. Are you ready to write some syllabic poetry?
HERE’S THE CATCH: You can’t use the prompt words! SYNONYMS ONLY!
I hope you will support the other poets with visits to blogs and leaving comments. Sharing each other’s work on social media is always nice too.
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 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.
As time allows, I will visit your blog, comment, and TWEET your POETRY
If you add these hashtags to your post TITLE (depending on which poetry form you use) your poetry may be viewed more often:
#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:
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thanks for the tanka prompt. congrats on your new hosting. hope you sorted out the problems. here is my take.
https://syncwithdeep.wordpress.com/2018/09/11/twilight-saga/
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Thanks. 💜🔮🦄
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Here’s my attempt at a Senryu:
https://thedarknetizen.wordpress.com/2018/09/11/senryu-wine/
Happy reading! 🙂
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Here’s the post link, Colleen. Not sure if your pingbacks are working yet.
https://janedougherty.wordpress.com/2018/09/11/tanka-tuesday-plan-finish/
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They are. I’m getting them fine. ❤️
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Good 🙂
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I’ve been away for a while, but I’m back for this week’s challenge: https://trentsworldblog.wordpress.com/2018/09/11/beneath-the-veneer-tanka/
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Hi, Trent. Glad you’re back! ❤️
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Thanks 🙂
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Here’s mine, Colleen.
https://merrildsmith.wordpress.com/2018/09/11/that-day-and-since/
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Love the memories this one conveyed!
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Thank you!
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Here’s mine – a Cinquain this week:
https://wp.me/s3kG6h-follow
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Here’s mine sis!
http://butismileanyway.com/2018/09/11/colleens-weekly-tanka-challenge-101-plan-finish-micropoetry/
❤
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aaaagh this one made me cringe – in a good way – with how 9-11 it was. I didn’t look at the photo at first, and when I realized *exactly* what your poem was about, I was floored!
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Thank you for appreciating 💜
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https://wp.me/p4ayEo-31E My short link in case my ping back doesn’t work
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Of course I’m in! I’m hooked! 🙂 ❤
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LOL! ❤
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Hi Colleen,
Well, I just want to get back to this feeling of writing and though it could be better, I decided to post it anyway
https://valiantwarrior.wordpress.com/2018/09/12/conclusion/
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No worries! I’m glad you jumped in there. You’ll find your groove in no time. ❤️
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Another lovely challenge Colleen here is my entry
https://willowdot21.wordpress.com/2018/09/12/colleens-weekly-tanka-tuesday-poetry-challenge-no-101-plan-finish-synonymsonly/
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something happened with my pingback, so here’s the link to my post for this week’s challenge:
https://tamo4u.wordpress.com/2018/09/12/brief-colleens-weekly-no-101-plan-finish/
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Hi, Tamo… It’s the time difference. I approve all of the comments and linkbacks. No worries. ❤
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oh…I was thinking the same.🙂
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Thank you for another wonderful prompt Colleen
https://helenevaillant.com/2018/09/12/souls-life/
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You’re so welcome, Helene. ❤
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Hi, Colleen, thank you for another week of a great challenge. Here’s my entry. Have a wonderful week. ❤
https://theshowersofblessings.com/2018/09/12/colleens-weekly-poetry-challenge-order-in-chaos/
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A vision inspired my this lovely flower. https://odaciuk.wordpress.com/2018/09/13/vision-2/
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Hi Colleen! Thanks for another great challenge! Here’s my contribution this week: https://wp.me/p3eYyj-1RY Happy Friday and great weekend! ❤ xx
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https://methodtwomadness.wordpress.com/2018/09/15/we-rearrange-the-patterns-to-reflect-light/
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Hi Colleen, Hi Everyone,
Here is my link for this week. Hope all is well and everyone is staying dry😊
Pat
https://thoughtsandentanglements.wordpress.com/2018/09/15/summers-end-2/
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Hi, Pat. Colorado is lovely right now. ❤️❤️❤️
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Now, here too. First time i’ve seen the sun in days😊
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Thanks for the prompt Colleen! Have a nice weekend
https://poemsforwarriors.wordpress.com/2018/09/14/intricate-haiku/
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Welcome. ☺️
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Good Morning Colleen! I found this week to be very challenging….
https://charmedchaos.com/2018/09/15/loves-design/
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I hope that is a good thing… 😉 ❤
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Lol! Yes.
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Good to hear. 😀
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Am I on time🙈
https://aweni.net/2018/09/16/his-make-his-end/
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Yes… you made it. ❤
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💃💃💃😀
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