Haibun: Riveting Nature

The grandeur of nature is beyond imagination and words, inspiring creativity since ages. When three mystical forces of nature- Sun, clouds and mountains, create coherence, their beauty appears magical and enthralling. As the varied hues of amber sprinkled by Sun coalesce with the duvet of blue skies, they create a halo affect on the colossal … Read more

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