Tag: 5lines
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Delight
Tanka Tuesday: “This challenge explores Ekphrastic writing inspired by visual art (photographs). Cheryl, from last month’s challenge, provided the photo for this month’s challenge.” Colleen Chesebro This photo reminds me of a cottage up north Canada where we spent a few day a while back. The place was pure cosiness. The sky was pretty and the fragrance coming […]
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Petals
layers treasured by seven locker charms the hidden innocence a sacred space deeply blaring each petal whispering for help obeying no set rules the poisoned thorns borders This week’s prompt for Tanka Tuesday is synonyms only, and the words are sanctuary and follow. I’ve chosen sacred and obeying for my poem. I’m trying new syllabic […]
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Tanka Tuesday :: Petal
the words come and go where can I find the anchor? unbounded moments the softness of a petal thoughts and pen falling apart Tanka Tuesday – poet’s choice
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Haiga :: The Wedding
Adorned with bright red The Earth has been whimsical Provoking the moon Trying to impress the groom The sun is vainglorious Today’s theme for Tanka Tuesday is poet’s choice. Inspired for all the beauty around here I wrote a tanka to register it. A little act of kindness for me and for the Earth. Hope […]
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Tanka Tuesday # Books
Caressing the hands Books and dreams feeding the mind Metamorphosis Dousing throughout the black ink Pure magic on the making This week Tanka Tuesday is specific form, all about Tanka! Colleen’s words about Tanka poetry: “TANKA IN ENGLISH: 5/7/5/7/7 or the s/l/s/l/l/ syllable structure. Your Tanka will comprise 5 lines written in the first-person point of view […]
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Memories
a blink of an eye memories of happiness the truth and the lies surrounded by the branches whispering between the lines Tanka Tuesday: Theme prompt – “Trees are sanctuaries. Whoever knows how to speak to them, whoever knows how to listen to them, can learn the truth.” Herman Hesse Square Perspectives
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Tanka Tuesday :: New chapter
Simple enchantment To lay words of gratitude Morning ritual A tiny precious moment Unfolding a new chapter The words for Tanka Tuesday this week are Blessed and Hex, synonyms only! I’ve chosen Precious and Enchantment. Hope you enjoy the Tanka!
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Enchantment :: Tanka
A hug is needed The enchantment has began My eyes will find yours The full moon is the witness Profound love is eternal Today’s prompt for Colleen’s challenge is a photo prompt, I could resist the cuteness of this little one and quickly wrote this tanka.
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Beyond walls # Gogyohka
Flowers and fragrance filling our senses Elements of truth opening hearts Flickering dreams Where the space fathers purpose Beyond the walls the world waits I’ve been without inspiration lately, it’s difficult to sit and to do something else that it’s not related to my office work. I’ve spending lots of time in the garden and […]
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Lavender :: Tanka
Wondering about The desire for spring freshness She graceful designs A lavender-scented room Letting go of the sorrow The words for this week Colleen’s poetry challenge are Idea and Fancy, synonyms only! I’ve chosen Design and Desire.
Tea & Paper 