Hello everyone! I’ve got some exciting news. My friend, Rebecca Budd, invited me to her podcast called Tea, Toast, & Trivia at https://teatoasttrivia.com/. While you’re at it, this blog is wonderful to follow. You’ll meet new friends here… I guarantee it! I’ve shared the link to the podcast below. I hope you’ll have a listen. 🥳
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Colleen M. Chesebro is a Michigan Poet who loves crafting syllabic poetry, flash fiction, and creative fiction and nonfiction. Colleen sponsors a weekly syllabic poetry challenge, called #TankaTuesday, on wordcraftpoetry.com where participants learn how to write traditional and current forms of syllabic poetry. A published author, Colleen is also an editor of “Word Weaving, a Word Craft Journal of Syllabic Verse, also found on wordcraftpoetry.com. Colleen’s mission is to bring the craft of writing syllabic poetry to anyone who thinks they can’t be a poet.
Recently, she created the Double Ennead, a 99-syllable poetry form for the Carrot Ranch literary community at carrotranch.com. Colleen’s poetry has appeared in various anthologies and journals including “Hedgerow-a journal of small poems,” and “Poetry Treasures1 & 2” a collection of poetry from the poet/author guests of Robbie Cheadle on the “Treasuring Poetry” blog series on “Writing to be Read."
Colleen published “Word Craft: Prose & Poetry, The Art of Crafting Syllabic Poetry,” which illustrates how to write various syllabic poetry forms used in her Tanka Tuesday challenges; and a collection of poetry, flash fiction, and short stories called, “Fairies, Myths & Magic: A Summer Celebration,” dedicated to the Summer Solstice. She contributed a short story called “The Changeling,” in the “Ghostly Rites Anthology 2020,” published by Plaisted Publishing House.
Find Colleen at Word Craft: Prose & Poetry at wordcraftpoetry.com.
I loved your midwestern accent! It was very interesting what you said about your poetry and poetry in general. I learned a few things. (Actually, I learned a lot.)
I just listened, Colleen. It was wonderful to finally hear your voice!
I enjoyed the podcast very much. I think you did a wonderful job of explaining syllabic poetry and also your love of it.
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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. 💜
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How wonderful, Sis! Will have a listen later 😘
Thanks, Sis. I didn’t think I could do it, but I made it through. It was a lot of fun. <3
It absolutely is fun, isn’t it! 🥰
Yes, I bet you’re a natural! <3
Not saying I’m a natural, but I do enjoy talking, so… 😁😁😁
Thank you Colleen I will pop over as soon as I can 💜😂
Thanks Willow… I was petrified to do this! LOL! <3
I am sure you were great 😘
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Fun! Great to hear your voice!!
Oh, LOL! Me and midwestern accent. LOL! I was petrified to do this but I’m glad I did. Rebecca is wonderful to work with. <3
You sounded relaxed!!
I was scared to death! LOL! 😀
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Can’t wait to hear your voice. (Up until recently, I’d add something flirtatious. But now I’m told I have to behave myself, and that’s no fun.)
Ha, Ha! My midwestern accent. I hope you don’t laugh! 😀
I loved your midwestern accent! It was very interesting what you said about your poetry and poetry in general. I learned a few things. (Actually, I learned a lot.)
LOL! Thanks Andrew. I was petrified, but made it through the interview. I’m glad you enjoyed it. 😀
I’m going to have to come back for a listen.
All the best!! 💖
Thank you. I even mentioned you. LOL! <3
Thanks – I just finished listening!
Just wonderful and wonder-filled!
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Thanks. 🥰
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I just listened, Colleen. It was wonderful to finally hear your voice!
I enjoyed the podcast very much. I think you did a wonderful job of explaining syllabic poetry and also your love of it.
Thanks so much, Merril. I was petrified to do this interview but ended up loving the process. ❤️
You’re welcome. You were great! 💙
Aww, Merril. You’ve made my day. 🙏🏻❤️
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I will come back for a listen, Colleen. Well done. Time for me to go to bed!
Sounds good, Marje. Thanks for listening. <3
You did good gal! Xxx
So proud of you sis. You’re a natural!!! <3
Thanks, Sis. 🥰
<3 xox
Finally got to listen! Well done YOU! <3
Congratulations on your first podcast, Colleen! You did an excellent job!!
Thank you, Liz. It was an amazing experience. Rebecca makes it all so easy. ❤️
You’re welcome, Colleen. Rebecca is a very skilled interviewer!
She is. I found a kindred poetry soul too! 😍
Finding a kindred poetry soul is one of life’s little pleasures!
It is! It’s fun to have someone to bounce ideas off. ❤️
Bravo!
Thanks so much, Ian.
Thanks, Ian. 💜