Kerfe Roig selected the theme for this week: MAPS. Who knew this one word would inspire such great poetry? You all deserve a huge round of applause for your poetic endeavors. Here’s everyone who joined in via Mr. Linky: 1. willowdot21 11. Jules 21. anita dawes 2. Reena Saxena 12. Pat R 22. s. s. 3.Continue reading “WEEKLY POETRY CHALLENGE STARS | #192 Theme prompt – MAPS: Franci Hoffman”
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COLLEEN’S 2020 WEEKLY #TANKA TUESDAY #POETRY CHALLENGE NO. 192, #THEMEPROMPT
WELCOME TO TANKA TUESDAY! It’s the fourth week of the month! Are you ready for a theme prompt? Kerfe Roig from last month’s challenge picked the theme… This month’s theme is: Maps On the Monday before the next challenge, I’ll select someone to choose next month’s theme. For Colleen’s Weekly Poetry Challenge, you can writeContinue reading “COLLEEN’S 2020 WEEKLY #TANKA TUESDAY #POETRY CHALLENGE NO. 192, #THEMEPROMPT”
WEEKLY POETRY CHALLENGE STARS | #PhotoPrompt: @lisalisathom
Aishwarya, from Kitty’s Verses, picked a great pair of words for us all to work with this week for our #PhotoPrompt challenge. How many of you could have written more than one poem from this image? There was so much here… train tracks, the color green, desolation, leaving, coming, etc. Lots to unpack in thisContinue reading “WEEKLY POETRY CHALLENGE STARS | #PhotoPrompt: @lisalisathom”
Destiny’s rails. A cinquain and prose collaboration.
Originally posted on Tales Told Different:
Aishwarya and I composed this together. It was a much needed relief to do this with her, especially given the anxiety that was tainting this week for me. The challenge of writing this together has livened my mood and I’m now bolstered to kick this anxiety. It’s a wonder,…
Cover Reveal: Word Craft ~ Prose & Poetry
Help Me Celebrate! Grab a piece of cake! While I’m waiting to hear from my editors, I thought it was time to share the cover of my newest book creation, “Word Craft ~ Prose & Poetry. This book will discuss the basics of how to write the Japanese and American Syllabic poetry forms we useContinue reading “Cover Reveal: Word Craft ~ Prose & Poetry”
COLLEEN’S 2020 WEEKLY #TANKA TUESDAY #POETRY CHALLENGE NO. 191 #PHOTOPROMPT
WELCOME TO TANKA TUESDAY! It’s the third week of the month! Time for a #PhotoPrompt Aishwarya, aka, Kitty from Kitty’s Verses, was my selection from last month’s challenge. She has provided the photo for this month’s challenge. Remember, don’t just describe what is in the photo. Engage your senses and work with implied metaphors toContinue reading “COLLEEN’S 2020 WEEKLY #TANKA TUESDAY #POETRY CHALLENGE NO. 191 #PHOTOPROMPT”
WEEKLY POETRY CHALLENGE STARS | #Synonyms Only: Annette rochelle aben
Welcome to this week’s poetry challenge stars! Jules picked some interesting words for us all to work with this week for our #SynonymsOnly challenge: Circled and Squared. At first the words intimidated me… but not for long. Thesaurus.com listed plenty of words. Circled synonyms: encircle, rotate, surround, loop, etc. Squared synonyms: balance, fit in, jibe,Continue reading “WEEKLY POETRY CHALLENGE STARS | #Synonyms Only: Annette rochelle aben”
When Life Gives You Lemons…Write Poetry! #Poetry #WritingCommunity #IARTG #ASMSG #TANKA #CINQUAIN #HAIBUN @ColleenChesebro #tryingnewthings – Author D.L. Finn
D.L. (Denise) Finn has gone through a series of traumatic events this year. However, what thrilled me was how she immersed herself in the learning of a new craft – writing syllabic poetry! Her star shines bright. Denise said, “When I write it (poetry), I’m visiting my soul, where I can reflect on my emotionsContinue reading “When Life Gives You Lemons…Write Poetry! #Poetry #WritingCommunity #IARTG #ASMSG #TANKA #CINQUAIN #HAIBUN @ColleenChesebro #tryingnewthings – Author D.L. Finn”
COLLEEN’S 2020 WEEKLY #TANKA TUESDAY #POETRY CHALLENGE NO. 190 #SYNONYMSONLY
WELCOME TO TANKA TUESDAY! Sorry for the chaos last week! I’m slowing updating all the pages that did NOT come over from the business plan. The Poetry Challenge Cheat Sheet link and the Tanka Tuesday Poetry Book Store links are on the main menu above. You should be able to access them. Please let meContinue reading “COLLEEN’S 2020 WEEKLY #TANKA TUESDAY #POETRY CHALLENGE NO. 190 #SYNONYMSONLY”
WEEKLY POETRY CHALLENGE STARS | Poet’s Choice #189
Our first of the month, Poet’s Choice challenge gives you the opportunity to share some of your best poetry! I love your creativity. It’s fun to see the different syllabic forms that you choose. Great work! Here’s who participated last week via Mr. Linky: 1. Padre 10. Myforever. blog 19. anita dawes 2. Elizabeth 11. SueContinue reading “WEEKLY POETRY CHALLENGE STARS | Poet’s Choice #189”
Word Craft Poetry 