I couldn’t pass up this beautiful picture, plus I got today’s word count in for NaNo done early.
Here’s Colleen M. Chesebro’s WEEKLY TANKA TUESDAY POETRY CHALLENGE NO. 203 EKPHRASTIC PHOTOPROMPT.
For more information about Ekphrastic Poetry here’s a link: Ekphrastic
My Tanka poem for the picture. 5/7/5/7/7
THE FAIRY
The forest breathless
A protective lion near
By the serene lake
Witnessed only by two birds
Nature gave birth to magic.
Aaah. So lovely, Denise. I’m so glad you took a break from Nano. <3
Thanks Diana:) I loved the picture you picked!
“Nature gave birth to magic”–what a wonderful line.
Thanks Jacqui. That’s my favorite line. I had to pull one when I realized there was too many. That had to stay.
I came here to say what Jacqui already said!! Gorgeous line 🙂
Thanks Jessica. I love the idea of it:)
Beautiful
Thank you LaDonna:)
This is gorgeous, Denise. I’m glad your writing is going so well.
Thanks Robbie. Things seem to be glowing.
Beautfiul, Denise! 🙂
Thanks Harmony 🙂
Lovely, Denise.
Thank you, Staci 🙂
So beautiful and comforting, Denise. The protective lion near…. Love this! Congrats on your word count for NaNo!
Thank you, Jan. I love the idea of a protective lion. We all need one of those.
Lovely Denise! This is a challenging prompt but you have handled it well.
Thanks Balroop! I couldn’t pass up this image 🙂
What beautiful feelings you portrait, Denise. The strength of a lion, the serenity of the lake, the gentleness of the birds to bring forth the magic. Fabulously done. Good to hear you’re coming out ahead with NaNo!
Thank you Miriam. It was such a beautiful picture to work from. Fingers crossed I make it all the way with Nano.
I appreciate Diana’s pick of the image. She picked great images when she hosted the Speculative Fiction in 2019.
With the rate you’re going, you have no problem finishing NaNo, Denise!
Magic is in the air 🙂
Love this, Denise <3
You can definitely see it floating around in this image:) Thanks, Jacquie!
Congrats on getting your Nano words done, Writing Wonder Woman:)
Your words are the magic.
I’m getting there it will be close with Thanksgiving in the middle of it. I’m am enjoying working with a ghost and different time lines, although the thought of an envildwel did pass by…not this time! Thank you Sandra. Lots of hugs.
Magical indeed🧡
Thank you, Jude:)
Hope your Sunday is magical and your muse is shouting in your ear. Hugs
Thank you, Sandra. I hope your was too! I think I wore my muse out this month…lol
Denise, I love your magical take on the prompt this week. Writing poetry will help you with Nano. A good and creative break. <3
Thanks Colleen:) I think poetry helps everything in life. xo
It does. As long as I’m not stressed. 🤦🏼♀️❤️
It helps me work thought my stress. Most of those poems don’t get read though.
Awww. I totally understand. It’s hard for me to write when I’m stressed. It’s like my RAM is all used up. 🥰
Well done for finishing your NANO word count, Denise! 🤓
Thank you Maretha!