Eager & Hope #SynonymsOnly week #TankaTuesday

Eager & Hope are the words selected by SALLY CRONIN this #SynonymsOnly week. Thank you, dearly.

I wanted to give the Diatelle a try this week, but I’m finding it nearly impossible to maneuver syllabic poetry that requires a rhyme pattern. Sheesh!

It kinda reminds me of the times I tried aerobics for beginners, and all my motor skills abandoned me. Smh!

I marvel at what I see the poets doing at Word Craft ~ Prose & Poetry; it makes me wonder if I’ll ever catch up. But, I’ll turn to the piece of affirmation I quoted— attempt a shift, and believe that I’ll write a decent diatelle one day. I want to, so I’ll keep reading.

I’ll keep practicing these syllabic forms.

For the second Tuesday Tanka Challenge #216, these single-stanza poems for #SynonymsOnly with Colleen M. Chesebro were fun to write. Thanks so much.

TANKA

5-7-5-7-7

determined I start
reassess, stay undeterred
watch day turn to dusk
at the dimming of the lights
satisfaction to the end

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ABHANGA

6-6-6-4

all follies leave behind
relinquish what serves not
retain one open slot
it’s yours– claim it

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SHADORMA

3-5-3-3-7-5

prophesy
to each comes his own
luminous
foreshadows
tomorrow is not promised
give your all today

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BADGER HEXASTICH

2-4-6-6-4-2

today
live it as if
love waits at the corner
and you, in your best hair
have been yearning–
waiting

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#Tanka, #Abhanga, #Shadorma, #Badger Hexastich. Kindly drop me a line to let me know if you liked them. Also, feel free to browse the link to see what everyone else is doing at Word Craft ~ Prose & Poetry. Enjoy.

“We cannot give rise to ‘something’
if we contemplate the impossibility
of that ‘something’
coming true.” ~ Dr. Wayne Dyer

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Open palms, painted blue, like the earth. Picture of the continents, doves: Image of harmony. — World Harmony:My hope- Image by S. Hermann & F. Richter from Pixabay

As for my hope, How close are We to Achieving World Peace? Allow me to offer you that old blog post that speaks about my hope. See you around my lovelies. Be safe.

THANKS FOR READING.
I wish you miracles.

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Smorgasbord - Variety is the Spice of Life. March 13, 2021 Reply

Thank you Selma you certainly gave us plenty to enjoy and think about.. lovely selection.. have a good weekend..Sally
1. Selma Martin March 13, 2021 Reply
  
  Thank you Sally. Still learning the ropes here. I do appreciate knowing your thought on these. Thanks for the visit. Be well. I wish you miracles.
Dera March 13, 2021 Reply

This is beautiful. Loved it
1. Selma Martin March 13, 2021 Reply
  
  Thanks, Dera. Glad you visited. Be well. I wish you miracles.
Jules March 14, 2021 Reply

A lovely collection. Thanks for stopping by my post on the Tanka Tuesday prompt.
May we all recognize just some of the miracles that enter into our lives everyday.
Right now I see a pare of Canada geese at the creeks edge. With spring rounding the corner I’m looking forward to seeing goslings grow 🙂
Colleen M. Chesebro March 14, 2021 Reply

Selma, your poetic inspiration made my day. I would say you have a handle on all of these forms!! Your Badger Hexastich… Wowser! I loved the inspirational message. Keep writing, my friend. We need you to spread your joy everywhere. <3