Word Craft Poetry27 Jul 2020

Weekly Poetry Challenge Stars | #PhotoPrompt: Kitty’s Verses

21 Comments / Tanka Tuesday Poetry Stars / By Colleen Chesebro: WordCraftPoetry / 27 Jul 2020 29 Oct 2020 / #PhotoPrompt, #Tanka, Syllabic Poetry, Tanka Tuesday Poetry Stars

What a fabulous photo from Sally Cronin this week. There were so many poetic possibilities! How many different metaphors did you see? Here’s who joined in: 1. Padre 8. Elizabeth 15. Kerfe Roig 2. Trent McDonald 9. Cheryl 16. Merril D. Smith 3. Frank J. Tassone 10. s. s. 17. Colleen Chesebro 4. willowdot21 11. Sue …

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Colleen M. Chesebro—Prose Metrist

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. 💜