Tag: poetry
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#Colleen’s Weekly #Poetry Challenge…
#TANKATUESDAY #POETRY CHALLENGE NO. 202, #SYNONYMSONLY WELCOME TO TANKA TUESDAY! This week, Kat Myrman, from Like Mercury Colliding, selected the words: Imagine & Gratitude Allgood thingsThey can waitTomorrows thankswhen spoken earlyCarry big surprisesRespond with grace and honourYour acknowledgment is receivedDoors to the Universe are openLet all the good things fall into your lap… ©anitadawes 2020
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#Colleen’s Weekly #Poetry Challenge…
COLLEEN’S 2020 WEEKLY #TANKA TUESDAY #POETRY CHALLENGE NO. 199 #EKPHRASTIC #PHOTOPROMPT OR #SynonymsOnly This week we chose to use the words “MOVE & MAKE” provided by David Ellis. Iturn backA star fallsA bright light shiftsNew fate is arrangedStardust, airborne wishesI compose my inner mindLife has to change for the betterAn ancient force has prepared the wayAll…
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#Haikai Challenge #159/#160 (10/10/20): Fall Foliage/Goose (Kari) #haiku #senryu #haibun #tanka #haiga #renga
Autumn Daydreams, #Haiku Haikai Challenge #159/#160 (10/10/20): Fall Foliage/Goose (Kari) #haiku #senryu #haibun #tanka #haiga #renga#Haikai Challenge #159/#160 (10/10/20): Fall Foliage/Goose (Kari) #haiku #senryu #haibun #tanka #haiga #renga CrispCrunchingUnder footOrange flashingAutumn dancing byTime moving nature’s gownCold winter frost lies waitingWhere rivers run with time passingOld voices whisper in dark forestsSoft spun silken moon hangs dark…
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#Flash Fiction Challenge for Carrot Ranch Literary Community ~ #Poetry
October 1: Flash Fiction Challenge October 1, 2020, prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less), write a story that happens on the dusty trail. It can take place anywhere. Who is your character, where are they going, and why? Bonus points if they meet up with Kid and Pal from D. Avery’s Ranch Yarns and…
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#Colleen’s Weekly Tanka Challenge ~ #Poetry
COLLEEN’S 2020 WEEKLY #TANKA TUESDAY #POETRY CHALLENGE NO. 197, #SPECIFICFORM: Tanka It’s the fifth Tuesday of the month! This is our chance to work with a specific syllabic poetry form. So, take this opportunity to learn more about the particular form. You can use any subject, theme, or words to convey your message. This week’s…
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COLLEEN’S 2020 WEEKLY #TANKA TUESDAY #POETRY CHALLENGE NO. 196, #THEMEPROMPT
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This month’s theme is: The Night Sky StarsTo lightMy dark nightsTo show me moreDancing colours brightMoving for my delightBetween the trees a jewelSparkling magic to dress each branchGreat wonders made by His word aloneTo always light my way home, on the edge… ©anitadawes 2020
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#Colleen’s Weekly #Poetry Challenge
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Colleen’s 2020 Weekly #Tanka Tuesday #Poetry Challenge No. 186 #SynonymsOnly WELCOME TO TANKA TUESDAY! Anita Dawes picked the two words for you to choose your synonyms from. Opposites are so fun to work with. I can’t wait to see what you come up with! Here are your two words: “BLESSED & HEX” DarkShadowsUpon meBy evil…
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#Colleen’s Weekly #Poetry Challenge…
Colleen’s 2020 Weekly #Tanka Tuesday #Poetry Challenge No. 184, #SpecificForm WELCOME TO TANKA TUESDAY! It’s the fifth Tuesday of the month! This is our chance to work with a specific syllabic poetry form. Take this opportunity to learn more about the particular form. This week’s form is: Haibun I shall build my home high above…
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Colleen’s Weekly #Poetry Challenge…
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Colleen’s 2020 Weekly #Tanka Tuesday #Poetry Challenge No. 182 #PhotoPrompt Lookintomy green eyesI’m in disguiseMy true form hiddenGuarded by evil witchAurelia’s cold dark handHolds my soul in black granite rockMerlin’s my name, whispered on the wind or love of Arthur, you can set me free… ©anitadawes 2020 You can tell that Colleen loves cats!
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Colleen’s Weekly #Poetry Challenge…
Colleen’s 2020 Weekly #Tanka Tuesday #Poetry Challenge No. 180, #Poet’sChoice WELCOME TO TANKA TUESDAY! It’s the first of the month and you know what that means! Poets, choose your own syllabic poetry form, theme, words, images, etc. It’s up to you! Red Sails in the Sunset… FromSnow-cappedMountains whiteTo cold open seasMy red sails billowPassing folk…