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, fix, pay, buy, conform, etc.
Remember the idea behind the synonyms only challenge is not to use the prompt words. That is the challenge part. Search for synonyms on thesaurus.com to use in your poetry.
Thanks to everyone who took part! You did an outstanding job tackling those words. Here’s everyone who joined in courtesy of Mr. Linky:
I selected Annette Rochelle Aben to pick next month’s synonyms. I got a chuckle from her senryu. All the elements are there, irony, humor, and she chose an awkward moment in life making the human, not the world around them (the natural world) the subject of her poem. Excellent!
Congratulations, Annette Rochelle Aben, it’s your turn to pick the synonyms for next month’s #SynonymsOnly challenge. Please Email me your choice at tankatuesdaypoetry@gmail.com before next month’s challenge.
Colleen M. Chesebro is a Michigan Poet who loves crafting syllabic poetry, flash fiction, and creative fiction and nonfiction. Colleen sponsors a weekly syllabic poetry challenge, called #TankaTuesday, on wordcraftpoetry.com where participants learn how to write traditional and current forms of syllabic poetry. A published author, Colleen is also an editor of “Word Weaving, a Word Craft Journal of Syllabic Verse, also found on wordcraftpoetry.com. Colleen’s mission is to bring the craft of writing syllabic poetry to anyone who thinks they can’t be a poet.
Recently, she created the Double Ennead, a 99-syllable poetry form for the Carrot Ranch literary community at carrotranch.com. Colleen’s poetry has appeared in various anthologies and journals including “Hedgerow-a journal of small poems,” and “Poetry Treasures1 & 2” a collection of poetry from the poet/author guests of Robbie Cheadle on the “Treasuring Poetry” blog series on “Writing to be Read."
Colleen published “Word Craft: Prose & Poetry, The Art of Crafting Syllabic Poetry,” which illustrates how to write various syllabic poetry forms used in her Tanka Tuesday challenges; and a collection of poetry, flash fiction, and short stories called, “Fairies, Myths & Magic: A Summer Celebration,” dedicated to the Summer Solstice. She contributed a short story called “The Changeling,” in the “Ghostly Rites Anthology 2020,” published by Plaisted Publishing House.
Find Colleen at Word Craft: Prose & Poetry at wordcraftpoetry.com.
Thanks to all that took up the challenge of ‘Circle and Squared’
I hope to visit you all eventually… I know I’ve stopped by some.
Great response to get 24 participants!!
Hi, Sis! I was very intimidated by these words! Thanks, Jude! 😉 That changed when I looked up the synonyms for them. Phew! Congratulations to Annette for being this week’s Star Poet! Have a great new week! <3 xo
We’re Listed in the TOP TEN Poetry Blogs at RankedBlogs.com! Thank You for your support.
Vote for Word Craft: Prose & Poetry at Top Ranked Blogs
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. 💜
Privacy & Cookies: This site uses cookies. By continuing to use this website, you agree to their use.
To find out more, including how to control cookies, see here:
Cookie Policy
Industry Standards Checklist for a Professionally Published Book: ibpa-online.org
Disclaimer: My book review posts contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. I earn a small commission to fund my reading habit if you use the links on my book reviews to make a purchase. You will not be charged extra, and you’ll keep me supplied in books that I can review. It’s a win-win situation for everyone. Thank you.
This website is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.
Attribution — You must give appropriate credit, provide a link to the license, and indicate if changes were made. You may do so in any reasonable manner, but not in any way that suggests the licensor endorses you or your use.
Yay, Sis!!!
Good job by all!
Great fun this week. The words were really tough which resulted in great poetry!
Hey, that’s me! Thanks, Sis!! Got my thinking cap on. <3
Yay! I know you’ll make it fun! ❤️
I love “Old Dog, New Tricks”!
Isn’t that great? 😂
I loved Annette’s poem, Colleen. A lovely round-up.
It was great fun. Hope you got a smile. ❤️
Great pic Colleen, I love the word troglodyte! I hadn’t heard it for so long! Annette made me smile when I read this poem!
It’s a great poem. Troglodyte was even a name to a 70’s song, I believe! 😂 I loved disco!
Thanks to all that took up the challenge of ‘Circle and Squared’
I hope to visit you all eventually… I know I’ve stopped by some.
Great response to get 24 participants!!
Stay cool or warm depending on were you are!
Thanks, Jules. I thought the words were great. ❤️
Hi, Sis! I was very intimidated by these words! Thanks, Jude! 😉 That changed when I looked up the synonyms for them. Phew! Congratulations to Annette for being this week’s Star Poet! Have a great new week! <3 xo
I know, right? What’s I saw all the possibilities, it all came together. Happy new week, Sis. Have a good one. <3
Annette made me smile too! (K)
LOL! I’m so glad. I thought it was perfect. We needed a bit of humor this week, I think. 😀
Yes.
Fabulous Annette…love it ♥
Thanks, Sally. <3
Well done Annette, well done everyone 💜💜💜💜
Thanks so much, Willow. ❤️
Thank you Colleen 💜
Loved Annette’s fun poem. Congrats to all! <3
Thanks, Sis. Great fun! 😍