I’m going to attempt a trifecta… three prompts combined to make one poem.
First, I have Carrot Ranch at the 99-word story prompt (write a story using the phrase, water falls. Where is the water coming from? How does it shape a story? Who does it involve? Go where the prompt leads! Submit by April 16, 2022).
Second, is #TankaTuesday, writing tanka prose.
Third, is the dVerse prompt (Your poetry challenge: From any of the sources mentioned, choose an image that speaks to you. Let it guide you on your poetic journey wherever that may lead. Any theme, any style of poem) using an image from Vika Muse.
So, this will be tanka prose comprising 99 words featuring the artwork of Vika Muse and using the words, “water falls.”
Reaching for Stars
Alone in the cocoon of my dreams, I listen for the murmurs of the marsh fairies. For now, is not the time to be all in my head. I must also listen to my heart. Here, I fish for stars—those promises shimmer in starry pearlescence beneath the water. I stretch, grab, and fail, but I never stop trying.
hot tears—water falls in the autumn of our years farewell songs explain dreams together fade away a slow ripple on the pond
Reconciliation feels elusive. I’ll follow you anywhere or leave you behind. The choice is up to you.
© Colleen M. Chesebro
Vika Muse In her own words…..”I was a web designer for about 13 years. But I wanted to be an artist in my childhood and didn’t have support from my parents. So now I’m trying the new direction and improving my skills every day. The main subject matters are usually nature, landscapes, fantasy art, and fairies. I’m a self-taught artist.” Vika Muse: Instagram @get.muse She is also featured on this website http://www.inprnt.com.
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Love this!!
Thank you, Ruth. <3
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Wow! That was amazing, Colleen! I love all of it – the picture, the prose, and the tanka. 🙂
Thank you. The image was so inspiring. What a fabulous artist! <3
A wonderful blend of form. I absolutely love the “murmurs of the marsh fairies” and “I fish for stars—those promises shimmer in starry pearlescence’. It is such a stunning painting and I’m so glad someone chose it. Obviously it spoke to you!
Thank you! All of the art in this collection spoke to me, but this piece said so much. <3
I think one day we have to come to terms with our sorrows.
Agreed. Write them out, I say. <3
I LOVE this!!
Thanks. There’s a lot in the painting and in the carrot ranch prompt. The video… whew!
I just watched the video. I’d been wondering what medium the paintings were done with. Pretty incredible!
Very cool! 💖
It is! I love being able to learn how something works that I’ve been curious about a long time.
Ever the adventurer! Sis, you are amazing. <3
Thank you. With all this inspiration you just have to write. 💜
Very moving–“in the autumn of our years” to have or make these decisions. 💙
The tanka prose is heavily influenced by the song on the Carrot Ranch link. The painting seemed to fill in the blanks. It’s funny how it all came together. 💖
Yes–so much fun when that happens!
Love these, Colleen!
Thanks so much Traci. 🙏🏻❤️
Beautifully done. Seems we are all just ripples in a pond!
And time passes so quickly.
Yes it does!
Fishing for stars…I can see that reflection. I hope there’s a happy ending. (K)
Between the painting and the video on Carrot Ranch.com this piece came together in a way that surprised me. But it works… which is a real joy. <3
How imaginative….I love fishing for stars. The possibilities are endless.
Thank you Grace. It’s the painting that deserves the credit for this inspiration. <3
A gorgeous write. Thank you for this moving words.💛💙
Thank you! This art work is stunning. <3
This is so lovely! Murmurs of marsh fairies snd fishing for stars…sigh!
Thanks so much. The inspiration was fabulous from the painting and the video on Carrot Ranch.com. <3
Indeed, the inspiration was fabulous! You are so welcome, Colleen. ❤️
Fantastic, Colleen! Absolutely love this 💕🙂
Thanks, Harmony. <3
Wow! An amazing piece and an amazing image, Colleen. ❤️
Thank you, Franci. The video on Carrot Ranch and the dVerse painting really inspired me. <3
Both are very inspiring, Colleen, The artist that created the image is very talented. ❤️
She’s a Ukrainian artist, which made it all the more bittersweet. <3
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Love me some marsh fairies, but hate those mosquitoes; terrific triple home run. Congrats
Oh, me too! Those mosquitoes! Thanks so much.
You are multi talented Sis to fit in all those elements for some beautiful poetry <3
Thanks Sis. The video on Carrot Ranch and the painting were pure inspiration. Thank you. 💖
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Some choices are easier than others. May we all continue to reach for the stars, in the sky or reflected in water that fall… (((Hugs)))
For sure, Jules. Keep reaching for the stars. 💖
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The manner in which you triple task, is quite impressive, Colleen. Typically, two is my limit…
What I am specifically interested in, is how your write a Tanka. I have no experience with this form, and after witnessing your presentation, I am thinking I might give it a try. The meter confounds me, but I can get past that… I am from the South. Here, we can get three syllables of the word, “Hey!”
Happy Easter Weekend.
LOL! Jump into my weekly challenge on wordcraftpoetry.com. https://wordcraftpoetry.com/2022/04/12/tankatuesday-poetry-challenge-no-269-4-12-22-colleens-specificformtankaprose/. This post gives instructions on tanka prose. You’re always welcome to practice with us. 💜
Reaching for the stars, sometimes the answer is there! 🙂
Did you listen to that song on Carrot Ranch? Wow, it was powerful!! Whew… that and the painting from the Ukrainian artist. <3
This careful imagery is utterly enchanting!
Thank you. I’m thrilled you enjoyed. 💖
Loved the imagery….
So dream like…
Hot tears,waterfall
And ripple on the pond…❤️
Thank you so much! I worked hard on this one. LOL! <3
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Love this, Colleen 🙂 I’m always searching for fairies and fishing for stars!
Thanks so much, Denise. That video from Carrot Ranch really helped this piece along. 💖
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Amazing Colleen and apart from being stunning shows the power of combining formats to create the whole… they all come together beautifully ♥
That song from Carrot Ranch was so powerful, Sally. When I combined the music with the image from the Ukrainian artist, it was just like magic! Thanks so much. <3
Beautifully done….”the choice is yours” stunning…
Thanks so much. <3
Colleen, I find that last line of yours quite magical… It’s the perfect ending for this beautiful piece.
-David
Thanks, David. That video on the Carrot Ranch video is so moving. Thank you, my friend. 💜