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?
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.
Etheree The Etheree poem consists of ten lines of 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 syllables. Etheree can also be reversed and written 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. The trick is to create a memorable message within the required format. Poets can get creative and write an Etheree with more than one verse, but the idea is to follow suit with an inverted syllable count. Reversed Etheree Syllable Count: 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 Double Etheree Syllable Count: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 10, 9, 8, 7, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
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.
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(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, #Etheree
I have also been sharing your poetry on my Facebook Page here: https://www.facebook.com/CMChesebro/. Please follow me so that I can tag you in my posts. FOLLOW, LIKE, & SHARE from my page. ❤
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 ladies. Great poetry fun! 🧡🎃🧡
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Thanks to you!
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The hat suits you, Colleen. It goes well with the smile! 😉
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I agree! 🙂
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LOL! Great Halloween fun! I was getting ready for Sally’s Halloween party when this strange fog enveloped me. Snow is coming! 😍🎃🧡
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Still not convinced about the pingback so had another go at http://bobfairfield.org/2018/10/30/colleens-weekly-tanka-tuesday-poetry-challenge-no-108-afraid-grave-synonymsonly/
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Hi, Bob!
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Another great prompt, thank you Colleen. Here is my entry.
https://willowdot21.wordpress.com/2018/10/30/colleens-weekly-tanka-tuesday-poetry-challenge-no-108-afraid-grave-synonymsonly/
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A blessed Samhain to you, Willow. ❤
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Thank Colleen and you also ❤ ❤ ❤❤❤❤❤
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Loving the new look Colleen. Going to come back with my share for this week.
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Thanks, Helene. Great fun! 😀
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Here’s a very un-spooky butterfly cinquain. Sorry, but I refuse to be drawn 🙂
https://janedougherty.wordpress.com/2018/10/30/tanka-tuesday-afraid-grave/
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You have free will, my dear. Always follow your heart. ❤
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Then I’ll keep it pumpkinless 🙂
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Absolutely. You know I always support you. ❤
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I know you have an attachment to the deeper tradition behind the razzmatazz.
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I do. This calling came late to me but I’m embracing my faery craft. We all gotta do what brings us happiness. ❤
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We do 🙂
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Hi Colleen. I wrote a Haibun with a Tanka for this Halloween edition of Tanka Tuesday: https://trentsworldblog.wordpress.com/2018/10/30/a-halloween-adventure-haibun-tanka/
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Perfect! Thanks, Trent. 😀
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Armed and ready. My double etheree is coming out tomorrow in time for Samhain. ❤
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Wonderful! I can’t wait! ❤
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May I borrow your hat? 🙂 Here’s my tanka for this week!
https://dorindaduclos.com/2018/10/30/absolution-tanka-poetrychallenge/
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Oh, my goodness! What fun. Sure come on over. 😀
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On my way! 😀
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LOL! You’re always welcome. ❤
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https://wp.me/p4ayEo-378 My short link in case the ping back doesn’t work
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It is that time of the week when we all get our syllables in a line or 5 or 10 to participate in Colleen Chesebro’s Weekly #Tanka #Poetry Challenge. If you don’t see me for a while, you will know what I am up to…
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Thanks so much for sharing, Sally. Huge hugs. ❤
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Hey Colleen! 🙂
Here’s my take on this week’s challenge:
https://thedarknetizen.wordpress.com/2018/10/30/haiku-tomb-explorer/
Happy reading! 🙂
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Hello! 😀
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Etheree time again!
http://butismileanyway.com/2018/10/30/colleens-weekly-tanka-challenge-108-afraid-grave-micropoetry-etheree/
❤
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Oh, goodie! 🧡🧡🧡
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Happy Halloween Colleen. Here is my link …boo!
https://helenevaillant.com/2018/10/30/the-undead/
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Boo! Helene! Happy Halloween 🎃 🎃🎃
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Thanks again, Colleen! Here’s my latest: http://frankjtassone.com/2018/10/30/once-upon-a-halloween-horror/
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Thanks, Frank. 🎃
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Thank you for the prompt! I thought I’d try out an Etheree: https://ethaneagar.wordpress.com/2018/10/31/dying-to-be-alone-etheree-poem/
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Wonderful! You’re welcome! 🎃👻
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Happy Halloween,Colleen! You look cheerful with that smile and hat. I tried to figure out how you took that photo with the fog. Have a great time at Sally’s party! ❤ I'll be back with the entry. ❤
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Thanks, Miriam. Happy Halloween! 🧡🎃👻
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That was a great party at Sally’s and you enjoyed the Bloody Mary! ❤
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LOL! Great fun and no calories! My kind Of party. ❤️❤️❤️
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A fall party, maybe, for more fun. ❤ ❤ ❤
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I think I did a companion piece to Jane’s. She did the blue horses; I did the deer. 🙂
https://merrildsmith.wordpress.com/2018/10/31/dream/
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Ohhh, very cool. ❤
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Not really, but kind of. 🙂
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Here you go Colleen! Just in time for today: https://charmedchaos.com/2018/10/31/black-midnight-sky/
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I’m back, Colleen. The pirate image is so cute. I went with a youth group as a teenager to visit an interesting pirates’ cave by a harbor.
Here’s my entry. Have a wonderful weekend.<3
Hi, Colleen, I'll do the book launch next Monday, November 5. ❤
https://theshowersofblessings.com/2018/11/01/colleens-poetry-challenge-afraid-grave/
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Here is my entry Colleen which I posted on Halloween but forgot to link back to your post: https://robertawrites235681907.wordpress.com/2018/10/31/poetrychallenge-afraid-and-grave/
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Thanks, Robbie. 🎃🧡🎃🧡🎃🧡
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Hi Colleen. Halloween in over, so I went with a different theme. https://odaciuk.wordpress.com/2018/11/02/solemn-moment/
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Nothing wrong with that, Olga. That was part of the plan. 😀
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I don’t exactly know what should I call it, so, I am just leaving it to you, Colleen.
https://tamo4u.wordpress.com/2018/11/03/colleens-weekly-tanka-tuesday-no-108-afraid-grave/
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I love your witch costume, Colleen! Thanks for hosting another fun poetry prompt challenge! Have a wonderful weekend!
❤ xo
Here's my contribution this week! https://wp.me/p3eYyj-1TI
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LOL! I had so much fun, Vashti. Happy late Halloween. ❤
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I’m glad you did. Thank you! ❤ xo
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Autumn is here.
https://methodtwomadness.wordpress.com/2018/11/03/possibilities/
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Hi Colleen,
Another lovely challenge😊. Thank you.
Here’s my entry https://aweni.net/2018/11/04/vita/
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