Crafting Poetry One Syllable at a Time
It’s the first of the month and you know what that means! Poets, choose your own syllabic poetry form, theme, words, images, etc. It’s up to you!
Are you looking for inspiration for your syllabic poetry? Find an image on Pixabay.com or experiment with “found poetry” as a way to find some inspiration. Another option is to try some magnetic poetry. You still have to count syllables but it’s like putting together a puzzle!
The Poet’s Collective features an index of Syllabic Poetry Forms. Check it out!
NEW RULES: Let’s make this challenge a true poet’s choice! Use any syllabic poetry form that you’d like. As long as there are syllables to count, you’re good to go! Be creative. If your form is something new, teach us how to write it. Have fun!
Don’t forget to add the URL of your published poem in Mr. Linky below.
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.
poetrysoup.com Syllable Counter by line
The screenshot below shows what Mr. Linky looks like inside. Add your name, and the URL of your post. Click the box about the privacy policy (It’s blue). As everyone adds their links to Mr. Linky, you can view the other submissions by clicking on the Mr. Linky link on the challenge post. All the links will show in the order of posting.
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, #Tanka Prose, #micropoetry, #poetry, #5lines, #Haibun, #Prose, #CinquainPoetry, #Etheree, #Nonet, #Shadorma, #Gogyoka
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Thanks Colleen… ♥
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Good morning! Happy September to you! Have you seen the gorgeous moon this week yet? Of course, my poem had to be about her! 🙂
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Yay, Elizabeth! Full moon tomorrow! 😍🌕
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Hello Colleen- I shared a haiku. I hope you are well!
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I’m well… busy writing which is a good thing. Hugs to you, Linda. ❤
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❤️
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Honky Dory here’s: język obcy or alelo haole
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I Colleen I went for an Acrostic
https://willowdot21.wordpress.com/2020/09/01/colleens-2020-weekly-tanka-tuesday-poetry-challenge-no-193-poetschoice/
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Sounds like a cool idea! I’ll check it out! ❤
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Wow, love the poetry magnets! One could get lost there lol. ❤
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This must be a first! Today’s etheree comes to you straight from Anita’s hospital bed! https://jenanita01.com/2020/09/02/colleens-weekly-poetry-challenge-etheree/
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Hospital bed? Oh no! I had no idea. Hope she’s home soon. ❤️❤️❤️
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Fingers crossed!
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Hello Colleen
Good Morning! I have shared a Seox poem today. Have included a few points on this type of poem. Thanks. 🙂
https://straightfromtheheartgd.com/2020/09/03/twilight-hour/
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Wonderful! Sounds interesting! 🧐😊
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I tried a new form–new to me–type of poetry called the Triquain.
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Ohhh… sounds interesting! 😍
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This is my first submission on your site, Colleen. I’ve created a Haiku: http://www.gwenplano.com/blog-reflections/the-first-touchdown
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Welcome, Gwen! Glad you’re here. ❤️
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Hi Colleen, hi everyone. I can’t believe it’s September. I’m still waiting a good day to go to the beach
..but only if I can keep everybody at arm’s length. I think that’s now in the wind😊.
A good holiday weekend to you😊.
Pat
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Thanks, Pat! It’s going to be so super hot, so I’ll hibernate inside and get some writing done. ❤️
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A good idea😊
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Hi, Sis! Happy Friday! I hope all is well with you and your loved ones. Thanks for another poetry challenge.
https://vashtiqvega.wordpress.com/2020/09/04/poetry-friday-fantasy-angels-series/ ❤ xo
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Hi, Sis. It’s been a crazy week! Hacked email, house rearranging, and poetry! LOL! Have a great weekend. ❤
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I hope the new week is going much better for you. ❤ xo
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Thanks, Sis. Yes, I’m busy and moving on!
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Hi Colleen… hope all is well…some great looking poems this week.. I have left with Mr. Linky but here is the main link…hugs ♥
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Thanks, Sally. It’s been a crazy week. I’ve finally got my office set up in the den and the tv moved into the front room! Now, I can concentrate on my writing. Looking forward to reading your poem! ❤️
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Glad you are organised and I am sure your PA was most helpful…♥
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Hello there Colleen. I submitted a Crown Cinquain poem. I’m hoping to be back tomorrow too with a Nonet Series poem as well! 🙂
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Fabulous! I can’t wait to read! ❤️
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