WELCOME TO TANKA TUESDAY!
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Merril D. Smith selected the image this week. It’s a lithograph and you can read more about it HERE. Remember, we can see what’s in the image, so write your poem using the image as an inspiration. Don’t just describe what you see in the lithograph. Think about metaphor and allegory. Just remember to check what form you’re using. Some of the Japanese forms frown upon the use of metaphors. This challenge explores Ekphrastic writing, inspired by visual art.

Here are some sites that will help you write your poetry and count syllables:
Not sure how to write syllabic poetry? READ this FIRST: How to Start Crafting Syllabic Poetry
Word Craft: Prose & Poetry – The Art of Crafting Syllabic Poetry

THE RULES
- Write your poem inspired by the Ekphrastic image above using a syllabic form of your choice found on the cheatsheet OR from the Poetscollective.org. BE creative and try alternative forms. Make sure you follow the directions on how to write the form. It’s always fun to share how to write the write the form so we can all learn together. Remember… we are still working with syllabic poetry forms.
- 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.



I will visit your blog, comment, and TWEET your POETRY.
If you add hashtags to the post TITLE on your blog (depending on which poetry form you use) your poetry may be viewed more often on social media:
Search #TankaTuesday to find the tweets! Add a # to the name of the form you created in the title of your post.

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I saw this print on the Philadelphia Library’s Print Department’s Instagram site, and it intrigued me. I’m curious to see what others make of it.
I liked the history behind it but the print has so much relevance to our troubled times. Good choice, Merril! 🧡
I agree, Colleen!
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Hi Colleen, I’ve had a go with a Haiku. I submitted to Mr Linky, and the link is: https://harmonykent.co.uk/tankatuesday-weekly-poetry-challenge-no-244-ekphrastic-photoprompt-haiku-colleenchesebro/. Thanks for this fun challenge 🙂
Yay, Harmony! I’m so excited! I’m off to read now! 🧡
Great image, yet so much sadness. <3
It’s a historical image from the Depression years. It’s interesting how much it pertains to our current world. There are many ways we could look at it. Don’t forget Samhain is just around the corner. There could be a spirit or two hanging around. <3
Thanks Sis. I hope for a spirit to visit. <3 And yes, I agree with the image – then and now. <3
It always happens when you aren’t looking… it’s almost like wishing too hard for something. Be patient. <3
Thanks. Believe me, I’ve stopped asking. Maybe when the veil thins 🙂 <3
Yes. Slow that buzzing mind down. Take a few quiet moments a day alone with a candle. 🧡🍂
Been doing that Sis. Just wait to you see my post next week where I decided to share one of my own oracle readings. <3
Ohhh, I can’t wait to read it!
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Great challenge here is my entry
https://willowdot21.wordpress.com/2021/09/21/tankatuesday-weekly-poetry-challenge-no-244-ekphrastic-photoprompt/
Thank you Colleen for hosting and Merril for choosing the photo. I’ve written a gogyohka this time. Thank you all for stopping by and reading.
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What a great prompt! Thanks.
You’re welcome. Isn’t it interesting? 🧡🎃🍂
An amazing print suggested by Merril and I am sure it will prompt some great poetry Colleen.. ♥
Isn’t it an interesting lithograph? It’s from the Depression in the 1930’s but seems to mirror our world today. 🧡🍂
Very much so Colleen… ♥
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I posted mine. ping back should appear soon!
I’ll be there soon! <3
Wonderfully provocative ! Thank you Colleen and Merril. I’ve submitted my Tanka. 🙂
Yay, Gwen! 😍🧡
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I’ve done another sevenling (with more doors) (K)
Sounds great! I want to explore that form more. Soon… one more book to finish this year. <3
You’ve got a lot to juggle.
I’ve had this book in the works for too many years. It was just time to get it done. This one is Fairies, Myths, & Magic II poetry and stories dedicated to the winter solstice. 🧡
I know that feeling of a project hanging.
It will be fun to get it done and write poetry for challenges for awhile. LOL! 😀
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Yes! I’m in! 🙂 https://dgkayewriter.com/colleen-chesebros-tankatuesday-weekly-poetry-challenge-photoprompt-%f0%9f%8d%82word-craft-prose-poetry%f0%9f%8d%82/ Hugs <3
Such a cool image. Thanks, Colleen. These should be fun.
It’s really an interesting lithograph. Have fun. 🧡
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You’ll see this at the Carrot Ranch for the DE and regular prompt too:
Esprit Egression
Cool. I’m behind again. I’ll be there soon. <3
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I finally got a poem completed to go with this image. 😀
Yay! Thanks so much, Merril. This image has stirred up some great poetry. <3
I’m so pleased. 💙