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:
- Read Rebecca’s post and watch the video.
- 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. - Be mindful of the rules of the particular forms. Find the forms on the cheat
sheet HERE.
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?)
Cover photograph: Kathryn A. LeRoy of https://kathrynleroy.com/
Thanks for the support, dear friends. xoxo
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Hi Selma both Haiku are perfect, the second made me smile widely… You found the humour in life 💜
Humor, yes, I see humor in life; I just cannot write humor… Thanks so much for liking my haiku attempts. I bless you. xoxo
I am grateful for your blessings 💜💜💜
Love the poetry and the cover on your upcoming book! Wishing you a fantastic launch, Selma. Hugs 🤗💕🙂
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
Beautifully written Selma.
Thanks so much for liking my Haiku duo, dear Sadje. Blessings
You’re always welcome
This is very beautiful, Selma.
Roberta, dearest, thanks so much.
Yes, I like Haiku, 3 lines that say so much! Both are lovely!
Thanks, Elizabeth, so happy you liked these. Thrilled about your visit. Blessings.
Love them – my favourite is the first I think 🙌
you think… hehe, that is cute. Thanks so much for reading and commenting, dear friends. I bless you. xoxo
Beautiful, Selma:)
Thanks, Denise. You are beautiful… xoxo
You are really good at these, Selma!
And so are you, Master David. You are just amazing… xoxo
*applause* to you! 😀
Beautiful a cup of water and a rose photo. Very nice haiku it related write you.
Nice your upcoming book cover 📔.
Very interesting poem.
Raj, sweet of you for reading. You liked the haiku and the book cover. So happy. Thanks, dear friend. xoxo
Welcome my friend!
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. 💜
I’m so pleased with your comment, m’lady. Thanks for giving me your thoughts. I appreciate you. Stay sweet. xoxo
Thanks, Selma. 💜
Hi Selma, here’s my attempt, inspired by the artwork and your post 🙂
https://wordpress.com/post/madhatterpoetry.com/17954
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
I like how you’ve turned the painting in two different directions. (K)
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
We all have our own ways Selma. Yours are part of who you are, a good thing.
I love what you did with these. And I love sake, too!
You are one elegant lady. Thanks, Luanne. Blessings.
Aw that is sweet. Blessings to you, too, Selma.
Crisp drifts with prompt picture
Love these haiku and yes, the cover of your book Selma. Wishing you great success with its launch.
Aww, thanks so much for saying that, sweet Balroop. I appreciate your well wishes. Glad you liked the haiku too. Blessings. xoxo
I love the title and the cover of your new book dear. Wonderful poem
Thanks for saying, Brenda dear. I appreciate. Xoxo
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.
Reading at night… 💗
Glad you liked, dear sweet friend.
I bless you. XoXo
Peace and Blessings to you, Selma. <3
I like what you did here.❤️
Aww. Bless your lovely heart. Xoxo
I love haiku. Thank you so much for sharing
Both so well done, Selma. Yes, sake!
Thanks for the encouragement, Lisa. xoxo