This week, I finally found the time to write my poem for #TankaTuesday. The bathrooms are now a finished project! We even found time yesterday, to the paint the bare wood around the bottom of the deck. We hope to put up some plastic trellis around the base before summer’s… Continue reading
WELCOME TO #TANKATUESDAY! Last month, I asked Yvette Calleiro to select a syllabic form for us to learn more about. Her choice was a form that Gwen Plano created, called the 4-11. You can find her 4-11 form HERE. FAST FACTS Gwen says the 4-11 is a stanza of eleven… Continue reading
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. It’s been a crazy week! Our bathroom renovations are coming along nicely. The contractor is working hard to get… Continue reading
Welcome to our weekly poetry stars’ celebration. This week’s challenge was to write our choice of syllabic poem featuring the theme of “fire & Water” and using a form from the cheat sheet or a syllabic form from the Poetscollective.org. What a week it’s been! WordPress is working on deleting the… Continue reading
Beautiful house!
Ooh I love your house, Colleen. A fabulous, summery poem - I'm a long way from that at the moment…
Yes, to the four seasons. Each does have its own charms
<3
No kidding!!! Time to enjoy the fruiits of your labor. <3
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. 💜
#TankaTuesday #Poetry Stars No. 284 – #SpecificForm: 4/11 https://wordcraftpoetry.com/2022/08/15/tankatuesday-poetry-stars-no-284-specificform-4-11/
Thursday Doors: ART- Forgotten https://smithavpennings.com/2022/08/12/thursday-doors-art-forgotten/ via @SmithaVishwana4 #TankaTuesday
#TankaTuesday #Poetry Challenge No. 284, 8/9/22, #SpecificForm: 4-11 https://indishe.wordpress.com/2022/08/14/tankatuesday-poetry-challenge-no-284-8-9-22-specificform-4-11/
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