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#TankaTuesday #Ekphrastic #Poetry Challenge No. 325, 6/20/23

This post is written for Word Craft Poetry, where this week, the #TankaTuesday
challenge explores Ekphrastic poetry.

Colleen: “I’m fascinated by fine art. Much of my newfound knowledge comes from
Rebecca Budd’s blog, Chasing Art. Many thanks to Rebecca for the inspiration.

“This post from Rebecca captured my attention: The National Gallery 5 Minute
Guided Meditation. (Please watch the short video on the post).

Your poetry writing invitation:

  1. Read Rebecca’s post and watch the video.
  2. Using the painting and the video as your inspiration, please write a Japanese
    poetry form: haiku, senryu, tanka, gogyohka, haibun, tanka prose, renga, or a
    chōka.
  3. Be mindful of the rules of the particular forms. Find the forms on the cheat
    sheet HERE.
A Cup of Water and a Rose by Francisco de Zurbarán

I know not
which flower perfumes the night–
my water is sweet
.

© selma

The artist painted water in a cup, and he’s honest about that.
I prefer to think there’s sake in that cup *wink*

Here’s a second haiku to go with the lovely art piece inspired by Rebecca’s selection.

Thanks, Rebecca. And Colleen. xoxo

If they should ask:
I like the peach blossoms best
but make my sake dry
.

All rights reserved © selma

Thanks for reading, dear haiku lovers.


Self-promo
(if not now, when?)

Image of upcoming poetry collection by Selma Martin
In The Shadow of Rainbows launching July 15th, 2023.

Cover photograph: Kathryn A. LeRoy of https://kathrynleroy.com/

Thanks for the support, dear friends. xoxo

Selma Martin
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  1. willowdot21

    Hi Selma both Haiku are perfect, the second made me smile widely… You found the humour in life 💜

    1. Selma Martin

      Humor, yes, I see humor in life; I just cannot write humor… Thanks so much for liking my haiku attempts. I bless you. xoxo

  2. harmonykentonline

    Love the poetry and the cover on your upcoming book! Wishing you a fantastic launch, Selma. Hugs 🤗💕🙂

    1. Selma Martin

      Hi, Harmony. You are lovely for saying. thanks. And I hope all goes well with the launch. Thanks for the support, dear one. You are the best. xoxo

  3. Sadje

    Beautifully written Selma.

    1. Selma Martin

      Thanks so much for liking my Haiku duo, dear Sadje. Blessings

      1. Sadje

        You’re always welcome

  4. Elizabeth

    Yes, I like Haiku, 3 lines that say so much! Both are lovely!

    1. Selma Martin

      Thanks, Elizabeth, so happy you liked these. Thrilled about your visit. Blessings.

  5. poetisatinta

    Love them – my favourite is the first I think 🙌

    1. Selma Martin

      you think… hehe, that is cute. Thanks so much for reading and commenting, dear friends. I bless you. xoxo

  6. D.L. Finn, Author

    Beautiful, Selma:)

    1. Selma Martin

      And so are you, Master David. You are just amazing… xoxo

  7. rajkkhoja

    Beautiful a cup of water and a rose photo. Very nice haiku it related write you.
    Nice your upcoming book cover 📔.
    Very interesting poem.

    1. Selma Martin

      Raj, sweet of you for reading. You liked the haiku and the book cover. So happy. Thanks, dear friend. xoxo

      1. rajkkhoja

        Welcome my friend!

  8. Colleen M. Chesebro

    Your haiku is spot on with a peach blossom kigo, Selma. Excellent! I like the first one, too… it alludes to some mystery or another story. 💜

    1. Selma Martin

      I’m so pleased with your comment, m’lady. Thanks for giving me your thoughts. I appreciate you. Stay sweet. xoxo

    1. Selma Martin

      You are the sweetest, dearest. We are inspired by each other. (I remember being inspired by YOU with that dVerse prompt about the animal verbs. Yours was genius). I just read yours. Beautiful. Thanks. xoxo

  9. memadtwo

    I like how you’ve turned the painting in two different directions. (K)

    1. Selma Martin

      Turned it into two directions, yes. Glad you enjoyed the different directions, dear K. I bless you. Stay sweet. I adored your Bird On a Wire. Genius. I cannot write like you. But I do what I can. Your visits encourage me. Thank you sincerely. xoxo

      1. memadtwo

        We all have our own ways Selma. Yours are part of who you are, a good thing.

  10. Luanne

    I love what you did with these. And I love sake, too!

    1. Selma Martin

      You are one elegant lady. Thanks, Luanne. Blessings.

      1. Luanne

        Aw that is sweet. Blessings to you, too, Selma.

      2. Ruby Manchanda

        Crisp drifts with prompt picture

  11. Balroop Singh

    Love these haiku and yes, the cover of your book Selma. Wishing you great success with its launch.

    1. Selma Martin

      Aww, thanks so much for saying that, sweet Balroop. I appreciate your well wishes. Glad you liked the haiku too. Blessings. xoxo

    1. Selma Martin

      Thanks for saying, Brenda dear. I appreciate. Xoxo

  12. JoAnna

    Wonderful and comforting imagery in your poems! I’m glad I’m reading them at night. Excited for you and your book. I’m partial to rainbows. It’s an intriguing title.

    1. Selma Martin

      Reading at night… 💗
      Glad you liked, dear sweet friend.
      I bless you. XoXo

      1. JoAnna

        Peace and Blessings to you, Selma. <3

  13. Tony Z

    I love haiku. Thank you so much for sharing

  14. msjadeli

    Both so well done, Selma. Yes, sake!

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