Word Craft PoetryNew RELEASE: “Poetry Treasures”

I’m thrilled to be part of this Poetry Anthology. Many thanks to Kaye Lynn Booth and Robbie Cheadle for all their hard work. <3

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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. 💜

4 thoughts on “New RELEASE: “Poetry Treasures””

Brenda Marie Fluharty
22 Apr 2021 at 8:51 pm

Congratulations on being a part of this book. All are wonderful poets and follow many of these authors.

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1. Colleen M. Chesebro
  22 Apr 2021 at 8:57 pm
  
  Thanks so w, Brenda. It’s truly an honor. ❤️
  
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memadtwo
24 Apr 2021 at 7:30 am

Congratulations Colleen! (K)

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1. Colleen M. Chesebro
  24 Apr 2021 at 8:17 am
  
  Thank you, Kerfe. ❤️🙏🏻
  
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