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whispering of wind pitter-patter of raindrops rustling of the leaves rhythm of the swaying trees melody of nature’s art This post follows the prompt words “Music” and “Art”, given by Colleen’s Weekly Poetry Challenge#41. I have used the word “melody” as a synonym of “music”
The sky seemed captivating, adorned with the glitterati of stars like a bride dressed in an impeccably sparkling outfit. I had been admiring the blue for hours and was eager to continue my adoration for eternity. The moving clouds had always inspired me since my childhood. I commended their audacity when they momentarily veiled … Read more
windstorm propelled my heart’s melancholy to sky the moon stands forlorn hoping stars lead jubilance in sky as well as my life This post follows the prompt words given by Colleen’s Weekly Poetry Challenge #36. The prompt words are “happy” and “sad”. I have used their synonyms, “jubilance” and “melancholy”.
summer afternoon waves quietly touching shore teasing leisurely savouring tranquility weary of belligerence
My hands are trembling. My body quivers. But my eyes are focused at the birds soaring in the sky. I feel butterflies in my stomach as someone tightens the belts that have captivated my body. Dozens of thick ropes web across the nylon fabric to eventually assemble at the harness. It’s a firm structure safeguarding … Read more
sharp rays of the sun illuminate each planet hallucinating planets for billions of years what a clear supremacy The tanka incorporates prompt words “clear” (synonym of “clean”) and “sharp” of Colleen’s Weekly Poetry Challenge # 33
The post follows the prompts shared by Colleen’s Weekly Poetry Challenge#32. The challenge is to use the words “lead” and “save” or their synonyms in a haiku/ tanka/ haibun. I have written a haiku with “lead” and “save” and a tanka with “lead” and “liberate” (synonym of “save”). Haiku devastated world God lead to save His children peace reinstated … Read more
I am not following the NaPoWriMo prompt today as I am travelling. Here is my Tanka titled “Time” for today. Struggles shadowed life learned opined “It’s bad time” so I changed old watch time stood still without impact is my new watch also bad
I am not following the NaPoWriMo prompt today. Here’s a Tanka for today: Stranded at cross-roads truth entails a slow poison deceit means drowning in ocean of my own blood which path I stride for solace
The NaPoWriMo prompt for today is to write a georgic in honour of Earth Day. Georgic is a poem dealing with practical aspects of agriculture and rural affairs. I have not written a georgic but on the eve of Earth Day, I have written a Tanka to share my thoughts on the mighty creation of Lord. I have used the … Read more