The most important thing you can learn about writing poetry is to add punctuation, especially if you are going to enter your poems into contests like I suggested in this post: https://colleenchesebro.com/2019/06/16/the-united-haiku-tanka-society-uhts-poetry-contest-information/. Join UHTS HERE. We’re all familiar with this example: Lets eat Grandma! OR: Let’s eat, Grandma. When you… Continue reading
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You're welcome. I like the chōka because it gives you more syllable room. Sometimes we need that. 💜
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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. 💜
Seven Chakras https://reinventionsreena.wordpress.com/2022/08/02/seven-chakras/ #TankaTuesday
Security Threat https://annetterochelleaben.wordpress.com/2022/08/06/security-threat/ via @YouAreTheExpert #TankaTuesday
"Blue of Pure Mind," chōka & hanka https://wordcraftpoetry.com/2022/08/06/blue-of-pure-mind-choka-hanka/ via @ColleenChesebro
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