I Rise mood swings bipolar sky the tar sidewalk mocks me the wind swoops in, shifts me so fast I sprout new wings © selma
Written for Word Craft Poetry’s Tanka Tuesday Challenge where Colleen says:
💘 Happy Palentine’s Day! 💘
This week’s challenge is Synonyms Only. That means you have to select synonyms
for the two words below. You can’t use the two words… instead, you must choose two
synonyms for the words I gave you and use them in your poem.
Change & Grow
My synonyms are
Shift & Sprout
My poetry form from the cheat sheet is
A Badger Hexastich consists of six lines written in 2-4-6-6-4-2 syllables per
line. It is unrhymed with optional rising and falling end-words, which I think
is an interesting twist. Don’t forget to add a title.
💘
For My Valentine:
For My Palentines:
The main poem, I Rise, is an encouragement poem for you– a reminder of the power
you carry within. Happy Palentine’s Day (I copied this reference from Colleen) and then
came up with another poem:
Let us make merry
Lovely friends of mine,
For one day, let’s not hurry
All virtues, most divine
Shine brightest in you, Palentine
xoxo
Thanks for reading and have a most splendid day today,
however, you decide to celebrate.
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Happy Palentine’s Day, Selma! LOVE the poetry..
Aww, Annette. And to you too. Xoxo
Happy ❤️ day. Lovely poem
Sadje, Palentine, 🏹 💘 🌹
👍🏼🙏🏼
That’s so smart, how you put these prompts together, Selma. I love the I rise poem. I feel very roused!
Then the poem did what it’s meant to do. Rouse you 👏 so happy to know. Stay that way, Conny. 💝
Masterfully written! “Bipolar sky” is genius! 💘🌹💘
Sweet response. Thanks 🌹
My pleasure! 💐
Well, look at you Ms. Creative! Bravo sister girlfriend! I love your flow. And a hearty Happy Palentine’s Day to you to Selma! Hugs and smooches! 😍💖😘💋🥰
Yeah, 🙃 look at me 🤣— trying …
I’m so happy you saw something in this one, sis.
I trust your 💌 was fantabulous. Hugs and smooches heading your way 🚀 with 🍵 & 🍫 💕
Oh Selma girlfriend, I certainly soared with a cup of tea, chocolate, and stuff I had no business eating. But guess what? I’ll do it again! LOL 🤣😜😂 Sending you lots of love my dear! 💖🥰💞
Selma, I love the palentine poetry! This was so creative. I love it. It’s great seeing you again, my friend. 💝
How wonderful a prompt. How wonderful a comment. Thanks, Colleen. Xoxo
Huge hugs back to you, Selma.
Wings are always a good ending. (K)
Yes, indeed. May we all grow them and fly like your beloved birds. Thanks, K
Happy valentine’s day, Selma. So lovely poem of memorable. So lovely words written in. Beautiful pic.
💘 so happy you liked my contribution. Blessing you ❣️
Bunch of thanks.
I love this form, and you pulled it off with grace and style – well done, Selma 😊
I appreciate the comment, dear Ingrid. Happy you enjoyed it. Blessing you. XoXo
Love, love your poetry, Selma! I’ve never heard of this form before. So beautiful and Happy belated Valentine’s Day! ❤️❤️
Hi, my sweets, blessings on your evening. I’d never heard of any of these forms, ((apart from the traditional Haiku)) before finding Colleen Chesebro’s welcoming site. I’ve learned so much and grown (hopefully) from working on her prompts and guidance.
Lauren, if you ever want to try, do join in. So much to gain. Tons to learn— slowly.
I love Colleen. Her mention of something called NaPoWriMo in 2021 added years to my enthusiast’s soul. Gosh… do you know NaPo in April? I will try to participate again but we’ll see. I have a childhood friend come visit in April. We will see.
Glad you liked this Badger Hexastich (misspelled in Title 😢) blessings.
I’ve heard of NaPoWriMo, Selma, but I have so many projects right now that I wouldn’t have the time. I’m currently working on my next book of poetry to be released in April, I hope, along with working on two children’s books and some short stories. When will there be more than 24 hours in a day? 🙂 Loved this form. I also know of Haiku and tanka and some others, but have never heard of Badger Hexastich. Have a wonderful weekend ahead. 💗💗💐
A book? Another! April 👍🏼
I will help. I’ll be busy then but do Let me know how and I’ll set aside a li’l time for it. You gotta tell me what kind of help— promise!
Amazing things you’re doing. Wow!
I bless all your endeavors 👼
Come join the fun of the prompts anytime you like. I’ll be cheering you on.
As for an extension to the 24 hours? — rockets go to the moon and all but I doubt we’ll ever see a change on those set hours…
Blessing.
Oh, thank you, Selma! You’re so kind! Thanks for the invitation to try the prompts. And I love your comment about rockets going to the moon, but more hours in a day? Most likely not! 🙂 xo
Love this, Selma. Popular words!
Aww, D.L THANKS 😊
Wonderful collection of words and images. A perfect celebration for Valentine’s Day, Selma. I know you had a happy one.
Hello, Lisa. Thanks so much.
I sure did. I trust you did as well— a day, any day, is a gift to celebrate 🎉 Blessings, always.
Great poems, Selma! I love how easily the speaker adapts in the first poem.
Yvette M Calleiro 🙂
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I love your words to me. Thanks. Also read yours and adored the encouragement about shedding (should be shed, not she’d) what serves no more. Thanks for supporting my efforts. Xoxox blessing you.
Autocorrect loves to have fun with us, doesn’t it, Selma! 😉 Thanks for supporting me as well. 🙂
Loving this creative piece and the imagery that rises immediately to mind! Your chosen synonyms invite too so much meaning into the poem. <3
I’m thrilled you liked this short one Layla. Thanks so much.
Two lovely poems, Selma! <3 May the warmth of Valentine's Day continue all year long!
Oh yeah. Definitely. All year long warmth. Blessed Be. Xo
Lovely poems, Selma. I really love I Rise… ❤️
Gwen. I appreciate you saying. Sending hugs.
Ooh I love this poem with so much magic in it Selma!💕
Magic. Yes. Thanks for seeing that. Xoxo
💞💗💞
We can rise so far individually but so much higher when we have someone else to share, help and encourage us. 💖
Oh yes. Doubly when we have support, encouragement &love
Thanks Jules.
(((Hugs)))
These are so beautiful. Both of them. Love the inspiration.
Thanks most sweetly, dear friend. Bless you. xoxo
💖🌼
Selma, that may be the best badger’s hextastich I’ve had the pleasure of reading.
<3
David
David, you’re much too kind. But thanks, I know it comes from a good place. Blessing you. xoxo
Or…. Or! it’s true…