Welcome to our weekly poetry stars celebration. This week’s challenge was to write our poetry using one of these forms: (haiku, senryu, haiga, tanka, gogyohka, haibun, tanka prose, renga, solo renga, cinquain and its variations, Etheree, nonet, shadorma, Badger hexastich, Abhanga poetry) inspired by Trent McDonald’s photo shown below:

Remember… the first of the month you can write any syllabic poetry form of your choice. The rest of the time, we write our syllabic poetry in one of the forms listed, and we follow a schedule (posted below).
I do this for a couple of reasons. It requires those who would like to enter contests or to submit their poetry to literary journals to learn how to follow their rules. This challenge gives you that practice. Besides, why enter a challenge if you don’t follow the rules? That’s the challenging part. ❤

Many thanks to everyone who joined in below:
1. | Cheryl | 9. | TJS Sherman | 17. | Vashti Quiroz- Vega |
2. | ladyleemanila | 10. | anita dawes | 18. | Ruth Klein aka Ruth Scribbles |
3. | Gwen Plano | 11. | Elizabeth | 19. | kittysverses |
4. | Eugenia | 12. | sangeetha | 20. | Sally Cronin |
5. | Ken Gierke / rivrvlogr | 13. | Balroop Singh | 21. | Kerfe Roig |
6. | Jules | 14. | theindieshe | 22. | |
7. | Trent McDonald | 15. | Jude | ||
8. | Padre | 16. | Marsha |
The challenge this week explored Ekphrastic writing inspired by visual art (photographs). When you write poetry based on a painting or photograph, we work with symbolism and metaphors. I asked everyone to not just describe what they saw in the image. I suggested we check out How to Write Ekphrastic Poetry and learn how to apply some techniques used in that article to our own poem.
I think you all did that and more! Photo prompts always bring out some of the best poetry and you guys did not disappoint! A few of these poems really stood out. Please check out:
Kerfe Roig’s poem, “Cascade,” was outstanding. This Badger hexastich says it all with only a few words. Kerfe captured the essence of the waterfall. I felt the poem was a metaphor for living life to the fullest. Well done!

"Cascade" falling gravitating sheer and continuous sparkled currents rising in reflection flowing © Kerfe Roig

This week, I’ve asked Kerfe Roig to choose the photo for next month’s challenge. Please email your words to me at least a week before the challenge to tankatuesdaypoetry@gmail.com. Thanks.

Don’t forget to connect with the Word Craft Journal of Syllabic Verse at wordweavingpoetryjournal.com to learn the theme of this first journal.
See you tomorrow for the new challenge!
Kerfe’s poem is very inspired, Colleen. Thank you for sharing all these marvelous poems.
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I will try to catch up on any of these that I missed. I notice my own poem is missing in this list?
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I too enjoyed all the posts I read. Lemme catch up with the ones I missed. Thanks Colleen for Tanka Tuesday.
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Many interesting poem this week, I love to see the interpretation of each person. Kerfe’s one is lovely!
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I love the visual interpretations either photographs or paintings that accompany the poetry. It really makes it fun to read. ❤
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Kerfe’s poem is lovely and I will try to get around to read the others. Thank you for the opportunity, Colleen. ❤️
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Always a pleasure, Franci. I see Frank’s challenge is back. I have to jump in there, as well. ❤
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I’m glad Frank’s Challenge is back too! See ya there!❤️
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See you soon! 🌸
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Congratulations to all and as ever thanks to Colleen.💜
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Huge hugs to you, Willow. ❤
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Thank you 💜
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Great poem, Kerfe! Congrats 🙂
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Huge hugs to you, Denise! Do you have a poetry book coming out? Make sure and send me links. ❤
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I’m still putting it together. This time it will have both free verse and symbolic poetry so it will take more planning than my first poetry book:) My fairy book is releasing this week though and why I’ve been quiet lately.
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I totally understand! 🌸❤️🌸❤️🌸❤️🌸
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Thanks for the mention Colleen and lovely interpretations of the prompt…thanks for all your effort in keeping us motivated.. hugs♥
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You’re most welcome! I’m hoping to participate myself this week coming up now that Word Craft is published. ❤
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We look forward to it Colleen…hugs ♥
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Thanks Colleen! Trent’s photo will be a hard act to follow. His own poem was also outstanding. (K)
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I agree! Thank you Kerfe 🌸🌸🌸
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