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In didactic cinquain, the first line is a one-word title, the subject of the poem; the second line is a pair of adjectives describing that title; the third line is a three-word phrase that gives more information about the subject; the fourth line consists of four words describing feelings related to that subject; and the … Read more
Tanka is a poetry form which originated in Japan more than 13 centuries ago. Tanka, translated, means “short song.” It is similar to haiku in that there are specific numbers of syllables for each line of the poem and they often discuss the same topics of emotions, seasons, nature, love and sadness. This Japanese form has five lines with … Read more
This post is based on prompts given on Day 9 of Poetry 101 course of Blogging University. We are required to write a poem on landscape or any of its elements. The poetic device suggested is Apostrophe. It occurs when the speaker in the poem addresses another person or an object (usually personified) directly.
Here’s my take at using Apostrophe for Rain:
The tiny droplets of water,
Emanating from heaven above…
You are a blessing of Almighty,
You are a shower of His love.
I have written a Haiku this time, inspired by the word and form prompt given by Poetry 101 course of Blogging University. The prompt for today is “Water” in any of its form. I love the ocean and its beauty, hence writing a sequence of three Haiku on ocean:) A traditional Japanese form now popular … Read more