Do you know about Matsuo Basho? He was the greatest figure active in Japanese haikai. In crystallizing the newly popular haikai, he played a significant role in giving birth to modern haiku. Please read on.
I bless you and wish you safe, joyous, and bright festivities: Happy Winter Solstice and Merry Christmas 2022. See you in the New Year.
589 followers?! Goodness. Thanks so much-- You’ve made all the difference in my blogging life, and I’m forever grateful you’re reading my words. May Christmas week be the brightest and merriest. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
The morning sun wafted in with a peculiar scent of yore that took me traveling to yesteryear with nostalgia. I remember, I remember.
Tried audio for the first time. Recorded it on the voice memo on iPhone, saved it on Keep, but for the life of me couldn't figure out where that thing was saved. Sheesh. Before that, the shedding of inhibitions & stretching of my comfort zone. I did it for you. This poem is close to my heart. Happy Holidays.
TANKA IN ENGLISH: 5/7/5/7/7 syllable structure. Your Tanka will consist of 5 lines written in the first-person point of view from the perspective of the poet. #dVerse #tanka #poetry
I appreciate your readership and I'm grateful for you in my world. You make my thanks living easy. I wish you abundance and miracles.
"No shade, no shine, no butterflies, no bees, No fruits, no flowers, no leaves, no birds..." – No! by Thomas Hood I'm a great fan of November: Yes-November! #dVerse
Here's my #bookreview posted on #Amazon of Three-Penny Memories - A Poetic Memoir by my friend, Author Barbara Harris Leonhard. I read this three times; fell in love with it three times! I highly recommend.
As far back as I can recall, my mama helped me recite poetry, & instilled my love for it. Today, I'm joyful (IN JOY) & grateful for life itself & poetry.
You know how gifted Jeff is & how enamored I am with his newly released book of poetry. Did you read my review? *wink* But are you aware he has a collaborative project? & today he is featuring one of MY poems on his website. Come see which inspired it.
"...and then the sun took a step back, the leaves lulled themselves to sleep and Autumn was awakened." ~Raquel Franco October Hunter's Moon: don't miss it.