I’ve still not caught up from the two weeks off. On Monday, the bathroom renovations kickoff… I’ll sneak in this haiku for #TankaTuesday which features a color and weather! “Opaque reflections” refer to hazy skies… it’s a stretch for weather, I know. See what happens when you get out of practice? 💜
opaque reflections echoes of a summer sky purple iris bloom © Colleen M. ChesebroFollow Me on Social Media...
This beautiful and calming Colleen 💜
Wonderful poem, Colleen. Toni x
Most welcome, Colleen! 💛
Serenity and pure beauty Sis <3
You’re so welcome, Balroop. ❤️
August Specific Form: Yvette
August Photo Prompt: Reena
August Theme Prompt: Sarah
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. 💜
#TankaTuesday #Poetry Stars No. 283 | #TastetheRainbow, Chakra Color Poetry https://wordcraftpoetry.com/2022/08/08/tankatuesday-poetry-stars-no-283-tastetherainbow-chakra-color-poetry/
Great Book - It is a collection to be slowly savored, made even more delicious with her original drawings and photographs. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07SSNDL5L?tag=ep0cf-20 … @BetteAStevens #Maine #poetry #photography #nature #culture #vacations #lifestyleandleisure
My Services: Unicorn Publishing Services – Unicorn Cats Publishing Services https://unicorncatspubservices.wordpress.com/my-services/?fbclid=IwAR3_q1awR0Zprw2Wk4zd731ZNCfq_Z56aDjkjySM_69lGyDFO55VoOX7ubk #selfpublishing @ColleenChesebro
This website is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.
Pretty poetry, pretty picture! <3
Aww Sis. Thanks. 😍
Gorgeous photo and poem
Thanks, Ruth. I feel out of practice. ❤️
somehow house distractions can do that! 🧚🦋🧚
For sure! 😂
I think opaque works for weather. Gorgeous photo!
This is our son from another mother’s place on the Grand River. It’s a lovely spot.
It’s beautiful!
I love it!
Oh boy! I’m out of practice! 🤦🏼♀️😂
It didn’t show in the poem!
Thanks, Liz. I feel better now. 🥰
You’re welcome, Colleen. You haven’t lost your touch.
LOL! There’s been so much going on. You really wonder at yourself sometimes. 😂
I know the feeling!
I think it’s a beautiful poem, Colleen! 🙂
Thanks, Yvi. I wish we had the skies darken with a storm. Sometimes the clouds look almost purple.
What a beautiful setting. I think we can feel what the weather is like in your words. (K)
I love these hazy days. The light is lighter and reflects differently.
Beautiful, Colleen. Good luck with your renovation, always a frantic time. Toni x
It is, but these are the last two rooms. I’ll be so happy when it’s all done! 😂
This is just so tranquil 💜
Perfect! Thanks, Willow. 😍
It is perfect 💜💜
You’re not “out of practice”, IMO. Beautifully written, haiku, Colleen! ❤️
Thanks, Franci. It’s all about the mindful moment when I’m writing haiku. If my mind is too busy, it doesn’t work. LOL! <3
I can relate! ❤️
Pingback: Word Craft Poetry#TankaTuesday #Poetry Stars No. 279 | #Color/Weather Syllabic Poetry
No surprise captured perfectly Colleen ♥
Thanks, Sally. I’ve missed writing poetry. It feels good to write again. 💜
It is a time out for me each week Colleen and it results in a collection at the end of the year… can’t beat it ♥
I just read the other day that writing poetry cleanses your writing palate for other types of writing. I know that’s the case for me. <3
I agree Colleen.. always refreshing..♥
My love get no bounds ❤️
Nothing like a beautiful iris bloom xo
I love Iris. ❤️
A good stretch.
Turns out one out of for house projects will start near the end of the month.
Hoping others might start earlier…
Good luck with your home projects 🙂
Thanks, Jules. You too! ❤️
Update: hopefully we’ll have our ‘upstairs’ back by the end of the month…
Beautiful Sis. And somehow it seems we are never caught up anymore <3
I’ve got four projects going at one time! You’re right. It’s always something! ❤️
Always! <3
Simply beautiful. x
Thanks, Marje. 😍