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,...
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...
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...
The sun was bright, but there was no light. The sky was clear, yet my mind was gripped with fear. The birds were flying, but my heart was crying. The day was new, yet my hopes were few. My heart was full, my spirits were low, My mind was numb, it got a blow. My...
