Balance of Nature

  sun enlightens day glitterati of bright stars recoups verve at night led by charismatic moon nature balances life with grace an inspiration to seek   This is Bussokusekika Poetry – a pattern of 5-7-5-7-7-7. It is a Japanese form of poetry consisting of a Tanka poem with an extra phrase of seven added at the … Read more

Tanka: Earth

  obscurity looms as Earth spins on its axis retracting from Sun steering us from dawn to dusk to radiate light elsewhere     Linked to Weekly Tanka Challenge#79 hosted by Elsie of Ramblingsofawriter where the challenge is to use the words “light” and “dark”. I have used “light” and “obscurity.”    

Senryu: Metamorphosis

  metamorphosis questions our tenacity fuels drive to win   Linked to Colleen’s Weekly Poetry Challenge#65 where the challenge is to use synonyms of “ambition” and “change.” I have used “”drive” and “metamorphosis.” 

Tanka: Dreamer’s World

  mounting unicorn soaring higher than my dreams spilling magic beans for utopia on earth welcome to a dreamer’s world!   The post follows the prompt words “dream” and “magic” given by Elsie for her Weekly Tanka Challenge #77.    

Tanka: Christmas

  hearts gleaming with joy mind rejoicing vacations cakes, gifts and goodies Aha, Christmas time is here I hope Santa heard my prayers!   Linked to Weekly Tanka Challenge #76 hosted by Elsie of Ramblingsofawriter where keeping in view the spirit of Christmas, she has asked us to use prompt words “Christmas” and “Joy” in … Read more

Haiku: Winter

  early winter breeze aroma of snow and chill heart chimes to cold rhythms   The post follow the prompts given by Colleen for her Weekly Tanka Challenge# 62. She has challenged us to use synonyms of “bells” and “past”. I have used “chimes” and “early.”

Tanka: Night Sky

  stars gift sight to eyes night breeze gracefully dances tickles mind and ears to rhythm of ocean waves moon guards as knight of night sky   The post follows the prompt words “Eyes” and “Ears” shared by Elsie of Ramblingsofawriter for her Weekly Tanka Challenge#74  and to Haiku Horizons for the prompt word “ocean” for … Read more

Tanka: Fear

  Ensnared in our fears spurning opportunities we ridicule life let us revisit ourselves to unleash blatant power   Linked to dVerse Tuesday Poetics where Lillian wants us to use the word “visit” in our poem. Also linked to Colleen’s Weekly Tanka challenge # 61 where we must use synonyms of words “stark” and “trap” … Read more