It is that time of the week when I throw my hat and my syllables into the ring prompted by Colleen Chesebro Poetry Challenge no. 112
This week the two prompt words are ‘Cold and Safe’ and we can only use synonyms… so I have opted for ‘Chill and Protected’.
Beast from the North
How you can participate..…
For Colleen’s Weekly Poetry Challenge, you can write your poem in one of the forms defined below but do head over to find out exactly what you need to submit.
HAIKU IN ENGLISH 5/7/5 syllable structure. A Haiku is written about seasonal changes, nature, and change in general.
TANKA IN ENGLISH 5/7/5/7/7 syllable structure. Your Tanka will consist of five lines written in the first-person point of view. This is important because the poem should be written from the perspective of the poet.
HAIBUN IN ENGLISH Every Haibun must begin with a title. Haibun prose is composed of short, descriptive paragraphs, written in the first-person singular.
The text unfolds in the present moment, as though the experience is occurring now rather than yesterday or some time ago. In keeping with the simplicity of the accompanying haiku or tanka poem, all unnecessary words should be pared down or removed. Nothing must ever be overstated.
The poetry never tries to repeat, quote, or explain the prose. Instead, the poetry reflects some aspect of the prose by introducing a different step in the narrative through a microburst of detail. Thus, the poetry is a sort of juxtaposition – different yet somehow connected.
Etheree The Etheree poem consists of ten lines of 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 syllables. Etheree can also be reversed and written 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. The trick is to create a memorable message within the required format. Poets can get creative and write an Etheree with more than one verse, but the idea is to follow suit with an inverted syllable count. Reversed Etheree Syllable Count: 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 Double Etheree Syllable Count: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 10, 9, 8, 7, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
Cinquain ALSO: Check out the Cinquain variations listed here: Cinquain-Wikipedia These are acceptable methods to use. Please list the form you use so we can learn from you.
Senryu in English 5/7/5 syllable structure. A Senryu is written about love, a personal event, and have IRONY present. Click the link to learn the meaning of irony.
To find out how to participate in this challenge, head over to Colleen’s:https://colleenchesebro.com/2018/11/27/colleens-weekly-tanka-tuesday-poetry-challenge-no-112-cold-safe-synonymsonly/
I hope you have enjoyed my efforts and will bring your syllables together too in one of the forms above… have fun. Thanks Sally.
Ooh, the beast of the north… we are experiencing the “gales of November” on our Great Lakes these days, at least the ones to the north. So, this poem hits home for sure.
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Thank you Annette…we are all at the mercy of nature at the moment hugs ♥
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That’s fabulous, Sally! I love it. The beast from the north has been howling around here too! 🌬💨❄️
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Thanks Colleen… enjoyed creating it… look forward to reading everyone else’s hugs…
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Hugs, back, Sally. ❤
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Well done! Perfect etheree celebrating the season, Sally… The Beast from the North has arrived!
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I am afraid so Bette… still lovely and warm inside… hugs xx
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Bravo, Sally! Much the same here in Canada. Cheers! 🙂
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Thank you Natalie… stay warm.. hugsx♥
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Sal, I love it!!!!!!!!!!!!! So funny, mine is complete opposite to yours. You’ll see mine tomorrow. ❤ xxx
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Fantastic Debby will keep my eye out tomorrow… ♥
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Wow, I could feel the chill, Sally. We’re spoiled to be in the Golden State of sunny California. But we’re going north soon to catch the howling beast very soon. 🙂
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That is amazing, Sally. Like others have said, I could feel the chill even though it is in the seventies here today. 🙂 I really need to throw my hat in the ring and challenge myself to participate in Colleen’s weekly challenge. Maybe next week. 🙂
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Thank you Jan. .and fantastic, the more the merrier… hugs ♥
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Gosh your weather sounds awful, Sally.
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