Welcome to our weekly poetry stars’ celebration. This week’s challenge was to write our choice of syllabic poem, using a form from the cheat sheet or a syllabic form from the Poetscollective.org. David, from the Skeptic’s Kaddish, provided the photo below. Many thanks to everyone who joined in below: 1. Reena Saxena 9. Cheryl 17. ColleenContinue reading “#TankaTuesday #Poetry Stars No. 274 | #PhotoPrompt”
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#TankaTuesday #Poetry Stars No. 253 #ThemePrompt
The Holidays are Approaching Books are splendid gifts to give for the holidays. I’ve read a few articles which said print books are taking longer to make and that Amazon is trying hard to keep up with demands. Shop early and order soon. Support your community writers and poets. I know I am! Email meContinue reading “#TankaTuesday #Poetry Stars No. 253 #ThemePrompt”
#TankaTuesday Weekly #Poetry Challenge No. 247, #SynonymsOnly
WELCOME TO TANKA TUESDAY! Are you ready to choose some syllables to use in your poetry? Willow Willers from last month’s challenge chose the two words for this month: Twilight & Hue On the Monday recap, I’ll select someone to choose next month’s theme. For this poetry challenge, you can write your poem in theContinue reading “#TankaTuesday Weekly #Poetry Challenge No. 247, #SynonymsOnly”
Weekly Poetry Challenge Stars | #PhotoPrompt Poetry Challenge 174: Vashti Q Vega
Jude, from Tales Told Different, picked an excellent photo for us this week for our #PhotoPrompt challenge. The haunting image of the young girl gazing wistfully into the distance holds many poetic possibilities. Willow Willers had a great take with her poem HERE. Kim Blades saw something different in her poem HERE. Meanwhile, the IndieShe unleashedContinue reading “Weekly Poetry Challenge Stars | #PhotoPrompt Poetry Challenge 174: Vashti Q Vega”
Ritual #Tanka Tuesday | Myths of the Mirror
Source: Ritual #Tanka Tuesday I’m sharing Diana Peach’s Crown Cinquain as part of this week’s Poetry Challenge Stars. This is amazing work. Notice how the stanzas flow from one to another telling the story of the image. ~Colleen~ Ritual mehndilove painted handspalms offering the worldthe beauty of hearts awakenedsacred umberscented colormy bridal ritualbless me withContinue reading “Ritual #Tanka Tuesday | Myths of the Mirror”
Colleen’s 2019 Weekly #Tanka Tuesday #Poetry Challenge No. 161 #PhotoPrompt
WELCOME TO TANKA TUESDAY! Thanks to everyone who wrote poetry for last week’s challenge. Check out the COMMENTS to see everyone’s poetry in one place. You can view that post below: It’s the third week of the month! Time for a #PhotoPrompt This month’s photo prompt has been provided by Willow Willers. This is aContinue reading “Colleen’s 2019 Weekly #Tanka Tuesday #Poetry Challenge No. 161 #PhotoPrompt”
Colleen’s 2019 #Tanka Tuesday #Poet of the Week & Honorable Mention, No. 158, #PhotoPrompt
Happy Winter Solstice, everyone! Welcome to the Tanka Tuesday Poetry Recap featuring the Poet of the Week and the honorable mention poetry from last week’s challenge. If you would like to participate in this challenge, you can learn the rules in the menu item called Colleen’s Weekly Tanka Tuesday Guidelines. Remember… the challenge is on holidayContinue reading “Colleen’s 2019 #Tanka Tuesday #Poet of the Week & Honorable Mention, No. 158, #PhotoPrompt”
Colleen’s 2019 #Tanka Tuesday #Poet of the Week & Honorable Mention, No. 151, #SynonymsOnly
And just like that… October disappears into November Welcome to the Tanka Tuesday Poetry Recap featuring the Poet of the Week and the honorable mention poetry. If you would like to participate in this challenge, you can learn the rules in the menu item called Colleen’s Weekly Tanka Tuesday Guidelines. Don’t forget the time change! I’mContinue reading “Colleen’s 2019 #Tanka Tuesday #Poet of the Week & Honorable Mention, No. 151, #SynonymsOnly”
Colleen’s 2019 #Tanka Tuesday #Poet of the Week & Honorable Mention, No. 148, #SynonymsOnly
Welcome to the Tanka Tuesday Poetry Recap featuring the Poet of the Week and the honorable mention poetry that spoke to me. If you would like to participate in this challenge, you can learn the rules in the menu item called Colleen’s Weekly Tanka Tuesday Guidelines. Congratulations, and many thanks to all the participants! I gaveContinue reading “Colleen’s 2019 #Tanka Tuesday #Poet of the Week & Honorable Mention, No. 148, #SynonymsOnly”
Colleen’s 2019 #Tanka Tuesday #Poet of the Week & Honorable Mention(s), No. 142, “Character & Wild,” #SynonymsOnly
Welcome to the Tanka Tuesday Poetry Recap featuring the Poet of the Week and any honorable mention poetry that really caught my eye. If you would like to participate in this challenge, you can learn the rules in the menu item called Colleen’s Weekly Tanka Tuesday Guidelines. Make sure to read my exciting news and howContinue reading “Colleen’s 2019 #Tanka Tuesday #Poet of the Week & Honorable Mention(s), No. 142, “Character & Wild,” #SynonymsOnly”
Word Craft Poetry 