Poetry Treasure blog Tour

WordCrafter Poetry Treasures blog tour – Day 2 featuring Victoria Zigler

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Day Two of the Poetry Treasures Blog Tour introduces us to Tori Zigler and her poetry. Thanks for reading and sharing. <3

Welcome to the WordCrafter’s “Poetry Treasures” Book Blog Tour

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I’m thrilled to share that Kaye Lynne Booth is hosting day 1 in the Poetry Treasures blog tour. This post features Jude Itakali, from Tales Told Different blog. Please enjoy. <3

Ruth Klein on #TankaTuesday Weekly Poetry Challenge No. 279: #Tastetherainbow-Color/Weather Poetry6 Jul 2022
Hi again! My haiku are ready for your critique! ❤️ http://ruthscribbles.com/2022/07/06/my-take-tankatuesday-weekly-poetry-challenge-no-279-tastetherainbow-color-weather-poetry/
Colleen Chesebro: WordCraftPoetry on Colleen’s Kindle: June 2022 Reads: @AskATechTeacher, @dlfinnauthor, @LBradleyAuthor6 Jul 2022
Thanks, Harmony. These were such great reads! ❤️
Colleen Chesebro: WordCraftPoetry on Colleen’s Kindle: June 2022 Reads: @AskATechTeacher, @dlfinnauthor, @LBradleyAuthor6 Jul 2022
Those animals were amazing! Denise did a good job with the story. All of these books were excellent! ❤️
Colleen Chesebro: WordCraftPoetry on Colleen’s Kindle: June 2022 Reads: @AskATechTeacher, @dlfinnauthor, @LBradleyAuthor6 Jul 2022
Thanks, Jan. I loved these books. We’re lucky to have access to so many great books in our community. ❤️
Colleen Chesebro: WordCraftPoetry on My First Podcast: Tea, Toast, & Trivia with Rebecca Budd6 Jul 2022
Aww, Merril. You’ve made my day. 🙏🏻❤️

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. 💜