WELCOME TO TANKA TUESDAY!
Welcome! Check out the NEW main menu item: Poetry Book Publishing Links to find poetry book publishing links, including links to literary journals and poetry magazines accepting submissions of poetry. If you know of a link to add to this list, let me know by email to tankatuesdaypoetry@gmail.com. ❤
This week, SALLY CRONIN selected the words:
Eager & Hope
Remember… You must use synonyms for these two words in your poem, don’t use the words themselves. Check your poetry forms… Japanese poetry has rules. Review the cheat sheet below. <3
For the Tanka Tuesday Poetry Challenge, you can write your poem in the forms defined on the Poetry Challenge Cheat sheet below:
Here are some sites that will help you write your poetry and count syllables
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.
This site does the hard work for you. It’s up and working again.
THE RULES
- Write a poem using one of these forms: Haiku, Senryu, Haiga, Tanka, Gogyohka, Haibun, Tanka Prose, Cinquain, and its variations, Etheree, Nonet, Shadorma, Badger Hexastich (hexastich for short), and Abhanga. Don’t forget the Diatelle, which is an optional form found here.
- Post it on your blog.
- Include a link back to the challenge in your post. (copy the https:// address of this post into your post).
- Copy your link into the Mr. Linky below (underlined with a hyperlink).
- Please click the small checkbox on Mr. Linky about data protection.
- Read and comment on some of your fellow poets’ work.
- Like and leave a comment below if you choose to do so.
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, #Gogyohka, #Tanka, #TankaProse, #Renga, #SoloRenga, #micropoetry, #poetry, #5lines, #Haibun, #Prose, #CinquainPoetry, #Etheree, #Nonet, #Shadorma, #Badger Hexastich, #Abhanga, #Diatelle
Now, have fun and write some syllabic poetry!
Pingback: My Dream’s way | HsquarePoem-lyrics
Pingback: Game Time | Padre's Ramblings
Thank you for another great challenge, Colleen. Here’s my attempt: https://www.gwenplano.com/blog-reflections/last-night-a-tanka-poem
Gwen, I’m so happy you enjoy these challenges. ❤️
Pingback: #TANKA TUESDAY #POETRY CHALLENGE NO. 216 #SYNONYMSONLY | willowdot21
I am excited about try the Sedoka Colleen 💜💜
I’ll add that to the optional list. It’s a fun form. ❤️
Yes it is a great form ☺️
I have linked but here it is too.
https://willowdot21.wordpress.com/2021/03/09/tanka-tuesday-poetry-challenge-no-216-synonymsonly/
Thanks, dear Willow. 😍❤️
Pingback: Baked Bait | Annette Rochelle Aben
Pingback @ https://indishe.wordpress.com/2021/03/09/tanka-tuesday-poetry-challenge-no-216-synonymsonly/
Pingback: Tick Tock Daylight Savings Time – I Believe, BECAUSE –
Reblogged this on Smorgasbord Blog Magazine and commented:
It is Tuesday and time to get your syllables in a row with Colleen Chesebro’s Weekly Tanka Challenge.. this week I was honoured to select the two prompt words..Eager and Hope.. and you just need to find synonyms to include in your poem…I hope you will participate.. it is great fun and inspires creativity.
Gosh that month went quickly Colleen.. honoured to be selecting the prompt words…will get on with my poem..hugs ♥
Thanks so much, Sally. I know… time is passing quickly again. Spring is almost here! <3
Pingback: Tina Stewart Brakebill
Scheduled for Thursday, Sis. I’ll come back to share the linky <3
Thanks, Sis! I’m thinking on this one. 😀
Linkied up!
Yay! Thanks so much, Sis. <3
<3
Pingback: nd 3.9 imagery for the future? 3p – Jules Pens Some Gems…
Three prompts in one solo renga: imagery for the future?
Oh, boy! I did a deep dive on renga for my new Word Craft book! You’re going to love it! I didn’t know when we write them they should be circular with the seasons! I’ve been jumping around. 🤦🏼♀️💕
So we can change the order… Add lines to make it work as needed. That shouldn’t be too difficult between us 😉
Some renga I’ve read between teacher and students have lasted for pages!
Yes! Either 18 stanzas or 36 is normal. It’s really a lovely form. I’m so glad we can write this together. I wish I could get more poets involved in the form. I guess we could do one where people write their portion in the comments. 💚☘️
Love Sally’s inspirational words <3 xx
Me too! It’s over 60 degrees today! Spring is on the air! 💚☘️
Lol, don’t get excited. It’s warm here too. It’s our usual teaser, lol. We really haven’t had a harsh winter so I’m hoping it doesn’t come in April! We wore bloody coats here last June! <3
Yup! This is how it was when I was a kid! 💚🍀
Welcome to the east<3
Oh yeah! No different than living in the Midwest where I grew up Sis. 🤣🍀☘️💚
Pingback: Tanka Tuesday – Life Reimagined – Snapshots of My Life and Mind
Pingback: Wordcraft Poetry 3-9-21 – The Bag Lady
Thank you for providing useful links, Colleen. Sorry, another delay on my site. I hope you are well, and stay save! Best wishes, Michael
I can’t thank you enough for visiting, Michael. You always make my day! 💕
Hi Colleen! Thank you very much for your everlasting kindness! Its always a pleasure visiting your blog, and getting the possibility to read wonderful poems. I’m just sad that I can’t do it myself with the metrics. Maybe some time! You are always making my day too. 🙂 Thank you, and have a beautiful week! Michael
Thank you, Michael. You’re the best. ❤️
Pingback: Championship Pursuit
*gasp* so the theme changes weekly. Oh, my! and the link to access Mr. Linky changes as well. I got ya.
When I posted my #synonymonly ‘Dreams’ poem I thought I was doing so for the second week. Silly me.
Um, I did publish it early– in the wee hours of Tuesday (for me). Now I know. For next time, I’ll wait for you in the Reader to know the theme for the week. Newbie mistake. haha.
BTW, Does the list on Mr. Linky cumulate for a month, or is it a different list weekly? Presently, I posted last. It still shows me as last. Hmm. I’m a bit confused about this.
All this is nutrition for my brain– I can already feel it expanding. *wink* Thanks, dearly. Be well, Colleen.
The Mr. Linky links are published every Monday on a recap post from the previous week. The post is called the Tanka Tuesday Poetry Stars. Yes, there is a new challenge every week with different rules. That way it keeps things interesting. 🥰😍❤️
Pingback: Kissed by beauty. Between blessing and curse – tales told different
Hi Colleen,
https://wordeologist.wordpress.com/2021/03/10/kissed-by-beauty-between-blessing-and-curse/
Some haiku and prose, Haibun I think.
Thank you, Jude. ❤️
My utmost pleasure
Pingback: Sunflower – Tanka Tuesday | thoughts and entanglements
Pingback: #Tanka Tuesday #PoetryChallenge NO. 216 #SynonymsOnly Eager & Hope | But I Smile Anyway...
Hello Collen, thank you for the prompt. I tried the shadorma this time.
https://homestudyfromthegratefulheart.com/2021/03/11/untouchable-dreams-shadorma/
You’re welcome. <3
Pingback: Abhanga: Longing The End | DJ Ranch
Pingback: WDYS/Tanka Tuesday – Don't Forget the Half
https://dontforgetthehalf.wordpress.com/2021/03/11/wdys-tanka-tuesday/
Pingback: Hope and Fear – Nature Whispering
Pingback: Lone grew – Kitty's Verses
Thanks for the challenge, Colleen. Enjoyed writing this one, trying Diatelle for the first time.
Thank you all for stopping by and reading.
Bravo… I’ll be right over. <3
🙂
Pingback: Poetry Friday ~ Springtime | The Writer Next Door | Vashti Q
Happy Friday, Sis! Spring is right around the corner. I hope things are warming up in your neck of the woods. 😉 Have a delightful day and weekend! <3
https://vashtiqvega.wordpress.com/2021/03/12/poetry-friday-springtime/
Thanks, Sis! We had a great week. Warm temperatures in the 60’s and even a few 70’s. The wind is a blowing! LOL! Happy Spring! <3
Happy Spring! <3 xo
😍❤️ You too, Sis!
Pingback: Eager & Hope #SynonymsOnly week #TankaTuesday – Selma
Pingback: The Final Match – Straight From My Heart
Eager hope I await you to bless my brain with a Haiku or Tanka. 🙂 Coming soon!
No worries. It’s been a crazy week for me. I’m so far behind I can’t find my behind! LOL! <3
I hear that! 🙂
LOL! 😀
Not sure why my ping backs don’t work. I’ll investigate. But I wrote a tanka this week. Mr Linky is holding it! 😉
I approved the post. WP? 🤦🏼♀️🤣
Oh ok. Maybe I looked too soon.
Pingback: My Take – #TANKA TUESDAY #POETRY CHALLENGE NO. 216 #SYNONYMSONLY – Ruth Scribbles
Pingback: Migraine #Tanka – LauraElizaHaynes
What a week – its been an absolute mission – have added my Tanka to Mr Linky and link to my post for ping back. Hope all well. I am hoping I have done a better job sticking to the rules this time – please let me know if I can improve it
Thanks, Laura. I’ll be over soon to read. ❤️
Pingback: Smorgasbord Poetry – Colleen Chesebro’s Weekly #Tanka #Poetry Challenge No 216 – #shadorma – Mother Earth by Sally Cronin | Smorgasbord Blog Magazine
Looks like some great poetry to enjoy Colleen.. and here is my effort this week a shadorma
https://smorgasbordinvitation.wordpress.com/2021/03/14/smorgasbord-poetry-colleen-chesebros-weekly-tanka-poetry-challenge-no-216-shadorma-mother-earth-by-sally-cronin/ ♥
Thanks, Sally ❤️
Pingback: The Sea Witch’s Bargain | Myths of the Mirror
Great fun, Colleen. I loved playing along. You got a ton of responses. I’m off to read them. 🙂
https://mythsofthemirror.com/2021/03/14/the-sea-witchs-bargain/
Thanks, Diana! I’m happy to see you… and I’m off to read your lovely poetry. <3
Pingback: Spring Dream Charmed Chaos
Wonderful words Colleen! Have a lovely Sunday.
You too, Linda! Love all the photos on FB of your new baby. <3
Thank you! He’s a sweetheart. ❤️
I can tell. <3