WELCOME TO TANKA TUESDAY!
It’s the second week of the month! That means Synonyms ONLY!
Here are your two words:
“CALM & PRESENT”
PLEASE support the other poets by visiting blogs and leaving comments. Peer reviews help poets perfect their writing craft. Remember… sharing is caring.
For Colleen’s Weekly Poetry Challenge, you can write your poem in the forms defined on the Poetry Challenge Cheatsheet:
Poetry Form Cheatsheet
Here are some great sites that will help you write your poetry and count syllables
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 to compose my poems. Click on the “Workshop” tab, then cut and paste your poetry into the box. Click the Count Syllables button on the button. This site does the hard work for you.
THE RULES
Every Tuesday I’ll post the challenge early enough so everyone can see it. Remember, there will be no recap. You have a full week to complete your poetry. Only syllabic poetry: Haiku, Senryu, Haiga, Tanka, Haibun, Cinquain, Etheree, Nonet, Shadorma
The rules are simple. Write your poetry on your blog.
Do a link-back by placing the HTTPS:// address of the challenge post into your post. ALSO, please copy your poem and add it to the comments. If you created a Haiga, let us know in the comments with a link to your post. Now, all of the poetry ends up on the challenge post in one place.
Follow the schedule listed below:
I will visit your blog, comment, and TWEET your POETRY.
If you add these hashtags to the post TITLE on your blog (depending on which poetry form you use) your poetry may be viewed more often on Twitter:
#Haiku, #Senryu, #Haiga, #Tanka, #micropoetry, #poetry, #5lines, #Haibun, #Prose, #CinquainPoetry, #Etheree, #Nonet, #Shadorma
Now, have fun and write some poetry!
August Specific Form: Yvette
August Photo Prompt: Reena
August Theme Prompt: Sarah
Lovely prompt as always Colleen and I will post tomorrow but here is my Etheree – I have chosen ‘Serene and Deliver’
Etheree – On the Wind
Sit
serene
with wise thoughts
and let them drift,
like smoke from a fire,
upwards in to the winds
to be borne around the earth
in search of others of like minds,
who will feel the breeze upon their cheeks
and absorb the message you deliver.
©Sally Cronin 2020
Sally, I do love how eloquently you’ve described finding your tribe. That’s a great feeling when you connect with another. <3
Thanks Colleen.. they are out there… ♥
Love this prompt here is my Haiku for this week .
All still and pleasant
My mind is empty, peaceful
Time stops in the now.
And here is my link
https://willowdot21.wordpress.com/2020/01/14/colleens-2020-weekly-tanka-tuesday-poetry-challenge-no-160-synonymsonly/
So beautiful, Willow. I reworked the Haiku in the shorter form on your blog. <3
Thank you Colleen I am nervous to explore what I am not sure of 💜
If it’s easier, write it in the 5/7/5 form first and then see what you can change to fit the 3/5/3 form. You’ll be surprised how your meaning pops out at you. <3
Okay I shall do this, thank you for your support Colleen 💜
Absolutely. We’ll learn these forms together. <3
We will 😁😁💜
https://wp.me/p93zQi-yu
My Tanka is :
I am sad today
Forlorn feelings in my soul
But my smile serene
Dark clouds glare in stormy skies
Sun’s silver lining still there
That’s a beautiful Tanka, have you also put it on Colleen’s page 💜💜💜
Oh, very nice rhythm in this piece. ❤️
I like how that turned out:)
Lovely Willow…♥
Thank you Sally 💜
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https://padresramblings.wordpress.com/2020/01/14/after-the-storm-an-inverted-etheree/
After the Storm
All is so peaceful in the here and now.
More tranquil than in the night before,
When shutters rattled and winds howled.
Storm abating at daybreak –
Leaving damp in its wake.
Sun dries paths muddy.
Moist grass now stirs,
In soft breeze.
Enjoy
It!
Padre, you’ve shared such great details of the storm that passed your way. Excellent imagery! <3
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I, rebel that I am… did a reverse haibun with a solo tanka here:
# 78 Satisfaction
YES!! I love my rebels. You go, Jules and let that creativity flow. <3
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Hi Colleen, I decided to try a Senryu. I hope nobody who takes poetry too seriously reads this one 😉 It might not be exactly standard…
https://colleenchesebro.com/2020/01/14/colleens-2020-weekly-tanka-tuesday-poetry-challenge-no-160-synonymsonly/
-My Name is Albert-
I am here, right now
Lying serene, under tree
A gift to the world
(Note – “I” = “Albert”, the cat, snuggled under the Christmas tree 😉 )
Trent, this Senryu is perfect and follows the rules! The last sentence is funny and you know, I thought of a cat instantly! They do have that attitude, don’t they?
Just to show you how easy the next level in this form is, I’ve changed it to the 3/5/3 format:
So serene
a gift to the world
cat-itude
Albert the cat sounds lovely! 😀
lol, I love your cut down version. Albert is great, and the photo of him under the tree graces the top of the poem on my site 🙂
I’ll be there in a minute. I’ve got to see this character. 😀
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Here you go, sis! Two weeks in a row!
https://butismileanyway.com/2020/01/14/colleens-2020-weekly-tanka-tuesday-poetry-challenge-no-160-synonymsonly/
And, just in case you can’t see the poem properly, like last week, here is my tanka.
In this moment, I
Feel a sense of peace within
Relaxing my mind
A gift from the universe
All stars and planets aligned
Ritu 2020
YES! How marvelous your words are in this tanka! Excellent, Sis! <3
Thank you Sis!!
Now, I need to go and meditate to find my own calm. <3
Peace 😘
<3
WOO HOO! Way to go! <3
😁😁😁
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Hi Colleen, Hi Everyone,
Here is my entry for this week…It took me back to my cruise to Alaska
a hush starts the day
morning bids farewell to dawn –
here on the ocean
waves once bathe in twilight pay
homage to the rising sun
Pat R
https://thoughtsandentanglements.wordpress.com/2020/01/14/dawn-a-tanka/
Such a perfect moment, Pat. I bet that view was amazing! ☀️🥰
That was it right there in the picture! The first roll up off the water is morning fog. This was all off the deck of the cruise ship it was great!!! I am so doing Alaska again:))
Sounds amazing! 😍
Thanks, Colleen!
Here’s my latest: https://frankjtassone.com/2020/01/14/a-marytrs-opportunity-a-tankaprose/
Hi Frank! ❤️
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Dancers ~ double etheree: https://scvincent.com/2020/01/15/dancers-3/
Strange forms on the edge of reality
Weaving patterns of past mystery
Tantalising threads repeating
Spiral across the ages
Unveil the tapestry
Unravelling time
Ancient portals
Opening
Open
Hearts
Now
At peace
Silent stone
Voiceless wisdom
Whispers to the wind
Gifts of understanding
From the well of memory
Half-forgotten yet remembered
Wraiths of a past that seeded our birth
Dance like wildflowers in a summer breeze
I feel the resonance of the stones through your words, Sue. Your double Etheree was perfect for sharing your thoughts. ❤️
Thank you, Colleen <3
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HI Colleen, a butterfly cinquain this week
,
Fallen
one at a time
a gift between lovers
from solid tree to shapeless breeze
a token
drifting aloof in wind’s turmoil
Love, caressed and careened
each leaf adorned
offered
https://wordeologist.wordpress.com/2020/01/15/star-crossed-lovers-natures-cinquain/
Jude this is vey good. I like your descriptions of the leaves, almost a love poem. 😍
thanks colleen, yeah i was under a tree that was shedding some leaves and the wind just seemed to be almost lovingly twirling them through the branches
Excellent imagery! ❤️
thank you colleen, i saw an extra syllable on “a token” it was supposed to just be “tokens” but i couldnt change my comment and i know your the standards are high here so im glad you appreciate it
LOL! As long as you’re happy with the poem that’s all that matters. I know not all of these poems are going to be used for contests and such. It’s up to you to learn the rules and then apply them. But then… there’s the entire discussion about diction and accents. All I ask is that you stay as close as possible to the rules. We must have doing writing poetry, too. I don’t want to be the syllabic poetry tyrant. LOL! 😀 <3
Haha, phewx but I do enjoy the discipline involved so I’m not complaining
It’s the discipline that really makes the forms what they are. You write lovely. Always a pleasure to read.
Pleasure is f mine.I learn so much from your site
You’re most welcome. ❤️
A butterfly cinquain
https://janedougherty.wordpress.com/2020/01/15/tanka-tuesday-calm-present/
When will
we have some peace,
asks the earth, in these fields,
these woods, dappled lakes and rushing
rivers?
Will the guns ever fall silent,
or will we live this now
of cold killing
always?
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Here is mine, Collen! https://amanpan.com/2020/01/15/the-lullaby/
Not this week Sis. I’m neither calm nor present LOL <3
LOL! That is a fact! No worries. You’ve got enough on your plate. <3
🙂 <3
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A sweet little nonet for tonight – https://www.djranch.org/2020/01/15/nonet-be/
Great Nonet 💜
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Great words this week, Colleen… https://wp.me/p2XQu3-fKH
Thanks, ladies. ❤️
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Happy Friday, Sis! Here’s my contribution this week:
https://vashtiqvega.wordpress.com/2020/01/17/poetry-friday-calm-present/
All the best! <3 xo
This was such a lovely read to head into the weekend, Sis. I loved it. <3
I’m happy you liked the Tanka. Enjoy the rest of the week, and stay warm! <3
I’m doing it, Sis. Arizona has been chilly. 😂
I can only imagine. The last couple of days have been freezing cold here in Florida.
I saw that! I have a daughter who lives on Satelite Beach! Brrrrr! <3
My link: https://mjmallon.com/2020/01/17/colleens-tanka-tuesday-tankatuesday-poetry/
This is really good, Marje! <3
Thank you Colleen. 🙂
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Hi Colleen! I didn’t wait till the last second this week. 🙂 Another Crapsey Cinquain:
“Never Still”
River
undisturbed, flows
into the future. Here.
Now. It carries goods and dreamers—
onward.
https://merrildsmith.wordpress.com/2020/01/18/never-still/
Go with the flow… I love this Merril. ❤️
Thank you, Colleen! <3
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Hi Colleen- Joining in this week with a Shadorma. https://charmedchaos.com/2020/01/18/shadorma-this-one-life/
This One Life
This one life
a gift to cherish
for quickly
the ripe peach
falls from the tree, returning
to the tranquil earth
Excellent depiction of how quickly time moves on, Linda. 😍
Thank you!
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Here’s my Haiku-titled Serenity Today
Living in the now
Tranquility develops
When one meditates
https://rhscribbles.wordpress.com/2020/01/18/my-take-colleens-2020-weekly-tanka-tuesday-poetry-challenge-no-160-synonymsonly/
Oh, nice Haiku! This is very good! ❤️
Thank you!
I posted my poem here but don’t see it. Should I post again?
It’s there, Ruth. I see it. ❤️
Oh good!
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