Here’s Colleen’s 2020 Weekly Tanka Tuesday Poetry Challenge #197 with the specific form being Tanka. Here’s a little bit about it from Colleen’s website:
“TANKA IN ENGLISH: 5/7/5/7/7 or the s/l/s/l/l/ syllable structure. Your Tanka will comprise 5 lines written in the first-person point of view from the perspective of the poet.
When writing a Tanka, we consider the third line your “pivot,” but feel free to let it happen anywhere, or to exclude it. It is not mandatory. If you use a pivot, the meaning should apply to the first two lines, and the last two lines of your Tanka. Remember, we can read great tanka poems both forward and backward.”
If you want to know more please click on the link above–there is some good information!
I took this night shot, but it wasn’t the inspiration for my poem. It does have a certain feeling that the words do.
WORDS
From a golden stage
Darkness penetrates souls
Heavy words divide
Acceptance magnifies hate
Extracting humanity.
You summed it up purrfectly.
I love your poetry. You’re awesome.
xoxo
Awe, thanks, Sandra:) hugs xo
That poem carries a lot of heavy energy – it is called truth! Well-done, Denise!
Thanks, Jan. It was what I had inside today. Xo
I love this Tanka, Denise. And thanks for the explanation too. I haven’t explored that medium much. The photo goes so well with the poem 🙂
Thanks, Harmony. There is so many forms of poetry to explore:)
Wow, is that timely! Excellent Tanka, Denise.
Thank you , Mae. There is a lot to take in and poetry helps me process it. Xo
This is very nice, Denise.
Thanks, Robbie 🙂
2020, the year time will never forget. Your poem sums it up. At least we’re in it together {{hugs}}
Thanks, Jacquie unfortunately it does sum it up. You are very right though we are in this together. Hugs back xo
Can’t wait for the next Tanka. YOU have a great one.
Thank you Sandra xo I am enjoying learning new ways to express poetry.
What a commentary of our world’s status right now, beautiful and ever so poignant. 💜
Thanks, Gwen. It hit how I was feeling that day. Xo
Hope your weekend is filled with wonder and rain.
xoxo
Thank you, Sandra. We have a chance of rain next weekend, so its dance time. Hope your weekend is full of wonder and peace. Xo
Such a sad truth, Denise! Your poem is well written. Pray for the light shines in the darkness! Have a peaceful weekend. <3
Thank you, Miriam. Sadly it is, but definitely praying for light in the darkness. Have a peaceful weekend too.
You’re welcome, Denise. The darker the sky, the brighter the stars are. I’m getting ready to visit my granddaughters again. 🙂
Yes, very true Miriam:) Oh, yay! Have a great visit and trip.
Thank you, Denise!
Such an ominous feel to this poem, Denise. The photo is perfect for it. Well done!
Thanks, Diana. Ominous is the perfect word for how I’m feeling and the poem. xo
Me too. OMG, are things ever going to calm down?
I hope so, Diana.
Excellent, Denise. Sorry it took me so long to get here. I have too many projects going on. I love your pivot: “heavy words divide.” That is spot on for all of us right now. So, I noticed that many of your social media buttons are gone. I’m ready to do the same thing. <3
Thank you, Colleen:) I hope you have fun projects going! My feelings really poured into this especially after this week. I see the buttons on my end, strange, but I understand limiting them could be positive too. Sending hugs. Xo
With WP, Denise, who knows? Lots of changes! 🥰
So true, and they are always unscribing me to blogs.
Me too! It drives me crazy! 😀
Very profound Denise… excellent..x
Thank you Sally. Xo
Poignant, but beautifully expressed, Denise. Hugs on the wing.
Thank you Teagan 🙂 Sending hugs right back to you xo