Hello! It feels good to be back writing poetry again. I’ve missed all of you. The challenge words this week for Colleen’s Tanka Tuesday Poetry Challenge were “stark and trap.” I’ve been trying to figure out ways to challenge the participants because you’ve all gotten so darn good! I’ve continued… Continue reading
If it’s Sunday, it’s Word Snap Weekly with my adorable friend Amanda, from Unique Art Chic.com. I enjoy this event each week, because it gives me the opportunity to share some of my photography and poetry in a creative way. Join Amanda and I to see where your creativity takes… Continue reading
If it’s Sunday, it’s Word Snap Weekly with my adorable friend Amanda, from Unique Art Chic.com. I enjoy this event each week, because it gives me the opportunity to share some of my photography and poetry in a creative way. Join Amanda and I to see where your creativity takes… Continue reading
My world is woven from a desire to create a special reality. Silken threads intertwine and twist in the moisture laden air, all the while I wait and ponder the divinity I seek. The darkness of the swamp engulfs and challenges this … Continue reading
My world is woven from a desire to create a special reality. Silken threads intertwine and twist in the moisture laden air, all the while I wait and ponder the divinity I seek. The darkness of the swamp engulfs and challenges this … Continue reading
You renovations were a brilliant success, Colleen. Guess what came in the mail today! Yes, Word Craft Prose and Poetry.…
Ohh, that’s wonderful, Liz. Michigan had their first frost yesterday (up north). Today it feels like Autumn. Summer is slipping…
Thanks so much. It’s been a long year and a half of renovations. 😍
Thanks. Me too. It’s been too hot and dry. We are receiving light showers now, so that is so welcome.
No. I made it all up. I was trying to connect the 1940’s dress somehow. I wasn’t sure I could…
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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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Thanks for sharing this week's challenge, Debby!
TankaTuesday #Poetry Challenge No. 284, 8/9/22, #SpecificForm: 4-11 https://wordcraftpoetry.com/2022/08/09/tankatuesday-poetry-challenge-no-284-8-9-22-specificform-4-11/ via @ColleenChesebro
TankaTuesday #Poetry Challenge No. 284, 8/9/22, #SpecificForm: 4-11 https://wordcraftpoetry.com/2022/08/09/tankatuesday-poetry-challenge-no-284-8-9-22-specificform-4-11/ via @ColleenChesebro
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