Hello, everyone: Many of you participated in NaPoWritMo, the National Poetry Society’s writing contest where you’re asked to write a poem a day during the month of April. Let me congratulate all of you who took part. In fact, many of you didn’t miss this challenge, taking part in both… Continue reading
I’m eclectic for sure. Do you have your books on KU? I’ll have to take a look. ❤️
A great selection of books.
Thanks, Smitha. Gwen created this form. I loved her creativity. 💜
Excellent reviews!
That’s a great idea, Darlene. I pay for KU so I’ve been looking there mostly. I will grab an Amanda…
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Crafting Syllabic Poetry is my Ikigari 💜
One day, I stumbled across the Japanese word Ikigari. After some research, I discovered iki means life. In Japanese, Gai means worth or value. When these words combine, they form the definition of ikigari, which is life’s worth. It’s often translated or interpreted as a reason for getting up in the morning. So, yes, writing syllabic poetry is my ikigari.
I also believe writing syllabic poetry strengthens our writing skills. When we create poetry, we gain command of language; cultivate a healthy vocabulary, master literary devices such as metaphor, simile, alliteration, hyperbole, and allegory. We learn to work in imagery. We connect with our ikigari.
When I’m not writing poetry or crafting short stories, you’ll find me digging in my garden, or playing with my two unicorn cats, Chloe & Sophie. I live in East Lansing, Michigan with my husband—my soul mate. Most days you can find me writing poetry on wordcraftpoetry.com. 💜
Colleen’s Kindle: July 2022 Reads https://wordcraftpoetry.com/2022/08/10/colleens-kindle-july-2022-reads/
#TankaTuesday #Poetry Challenge No. 284, 8/9/22, #SpecificForm: 4-11 https://willowdot21.wordpress.com/2022/08/09/tankatuesday-poetry-challenge-no-284-8-9-22-specificform-4-11/
With hope, we stand - Fiction and life . . . from the desk of Gwen M. Plano https://www.gwenplano.com/1/post/2022/08/with-hope-we-stand.html #TankaTuesday
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