I haven’t taken part in my own poetry challenge for a couple of weeks. I’m getting down to the nitty gritty on Word Craft ~ the Art of Crafting Syllabic Poetry and I’m still hunting for a few poetry forms. So, this double nonet will serve as an example to… Continue reading
Most welcome, Colleen!
Hahaha. I thought it was going to be in a theater at first--so many ghosts in some of them!
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Oooh. Very creepy, Colleen. A great story in 99 words.
Thank you. 💜
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. 💜
“The Dress,” #99-word Story https://wordcraftpoetry.com/2022/08/11/the-dress-99-word-story/
Colleen's Kindle: July 2022 Reads https://wordcraftpoetry.com/2022/08/10/colleens-kindle-july-2022-reads/ via @ColleenChesebro
4 of 5 stars to Shooting Season by David J. Gatward https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/4909837721
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