Hello, beautiful poets! It’s Yvette again. I hope you all are having a wonderful October. In the Northern Hemisphere, leaves have turned or are turning, bringing a beautiful palette to the environment. Those of you in the Southern Hemisphere are welcoming in spring and warmer weather. Some of us love the change; others wish to […]| Tanka Tuesday
Hi dear friends, you have me, Willow, as your host this week. I have been offline since the 19th September. Well it’s not all been a picnic, but let’s face it, we cannot expect life to …| Tanka Tuesday
Hi! Welcome back to #TankaTuesday. Let’s write syllabic poetry together! I love autumn! Here in mid-Michigan, we’re still waiting for autumn to arrive. We’ve been in the mid to high 80s F. We haven’t had much rain this summer and our leaves are turning brown. No autumn color to speak of. This lack of fall […]| Tanka Tuesday
Hi, syllabic poetry family. This is Selma, hosting for Tanka Tuesday. For this week’s challenge, I propose we try walking in Bashō’s walking shoes: use his style as a template. But first, let’s tal…| Tanka Tuesday
Yvette invites poets to explore the significance of impactful moments on one day, encouraging syllabic poetry submissions for Tanka Tuesday. Incorporate a kigo word, share on personal blogs, and engage with fellow poets' work.| Tanka Tuesday
This week for #TankaTuesday, poets are invited to use kigo words from the White Dew (September 7 – 22) theme in their syllabic poems. The challenge encourages creativity and engagement among participants.| Tanka Tuesday
Colleen and Robbie remind that today is the last day for submissions to the Sunflower Tanka – Dreams anthology, closing at midnight EST. Willow hosts Tanka Tuesday, encouraging poems triggered by sensory memories.| Tanka Tuesday
Melissa introduces a creative writing challenge inspired by Maggie Queeney. Participants observe from a window, write about their surroundings, and create a tanka poem using sensory imagery and per…| Tanka Tuesday
Join #TankaTuesday to create taiga poetry, a unique form of tanka paired with a black and white photo. Follow submission guidelines and use your own images. Collaborate and share your own poetic in…| Tanka Tuesday
Selma invites participants to Tanka Tuesday, encouraging them to select a photo from Paul Szlosek’s website for inspiration in writing syllabic poetry. Credit Paul when using his images, and …| Tanka Tuesday
Alma Thomas, Delightful Song by Red Dahlia, 1976, acrylic on canvas, Smithsonian American Art Museum Hello, friends! Melissa, here, from Mom With a Blog, bringing you today’s syllabic poe…| Tanka Tuesday
The post discusses synesthesia in poetry, a literary device that intertwines sensory experiences. It invites participation in Tanka Tuesday by encouraging poets to create syllabic poems featuring s…| Tanka Tuesday
Hi! Welcome back to #TankaTuesday. Let’s write syllabic poetry together! This week, it’s me, Willow, welcoming you all to Tanka Tuesday. I thought we could do a Nonet and use synonyms for : T…| Tanka Tuesday
Join #TankaTuesday to create a tanka Puente using a quote from “75 Best Moon Quotes”. Write poetic reflections, enhance meaning through quotes, and engage with fellow poets before the M…| Tanka Tuesday
“May is not a time for melancholy. It is a time for abundance and bursting forth. Let’s take joy in this month with our heartsfully open to the reliably warm weather, the beauty of the new green co…| Tanka Tuesday
Hello, friends! Welcome to this week’s edition of Tanka Tuesday. This is Melissa from Mom With a Blog, your multitasker host. For this week’s challenge, I’d like us to try our hand at a new-ish poe…| Tanka Tuesday
Join #TankaTuesday for a syllabic poetry challenge inspired by zodiac colors! Find your sign’s color, craft a poem, and share. Engage with fellow poets, and remember to submit your work by Mo…| Tanka Tuesday
Hi! Welcome back to #TankaTuesday. It’s me Willow here, today. It is my turn to host this week’s prompt. Let’s write syllabic poetry together! This week, I would like us to think about what i…| Tanka Tuesday
Hi, syllabic poetry family. This is Selma, hosting for Tanka Tuesday. For this week’s challenge, I’d like us to write poetry that portrays movement. Poetry is a moving target; reality is alwa…| Tanka Tuesday
Here’s everyone who wrote syllabic poetry with us last week: 1.Padre10.Jennifer Russo19.Selma2.Peter11.Suzette Benjamin20.Kerfe3.Reena Saxena12.Suzanne Brace21.M J mallon @ Kyrosmagica4.ben Alexand…| Tanka Tuesday
