Saionji Shonagon
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Post by Saionji Shonagon on Oct 31, 2017 9:10:40 GMT -5
It's almost November and you know what THAT means! Here's the concept: Write one tanka (waka)* a day for the month of November. *Resources on tanka: www.ahapoetry.com/TANKA.HTMwww.americantanka.com/www.wodefordhall.com/heianpoetryjam.htmThe spirit of this poetic form being the impermanence of this dewdrop life, no other make-ups are permitted. If you miss a day, you miss a day and as in real life, you never get it back. (You're on the honor system here....) No limits on subject matter other than any you chose to impose upon yourself. Hopefully, some moment in your day will inspire you to write about it. If you write more than one tanka a day, fine. However, you may not carry over tanka to other days. You have to write a poem on each day. (If you are inspired to "answer" someone else's poem, great. Personally, if I do so, I am not going to count it toward my daily assignment. The idea is to come up with something myself each day. What you do is up to you.) Adherence to the 5-7-5-7-7 line/syllable count is required, otherwise it's not a tanka. It's poetry, not stereo instructions. It should say something and it should make sense. No rewrites. (I know, I'm evil, but it's part of the process of practicing this form. At least for me.) If you want to share your poems, post them to your wall. This challenge originally premiered in 2008. Good luck everyone!
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Saionji Shonagon
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Post by Saionji Shonagon on Nov 1, 2017 17:34:36 GMT -5
11/1/17
I reach for my tea, Wishing I'd worn something warm To get through my day. That sneaking draft is no lie: Truly the season has turned.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 1, 2017 18:12:09 GMT -5
Walk nine blocks from work Time for the autumn haircut Cold wind and drizzle Too soon for the appoinment I'll wait over at the bar
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Post by Deleted on Nov 2, 2017 6:11:52 GMT -5
Really, only two? We will have to wait and see. Perhaps a few more Were written on paper, and Will be transcribed here later.
Really, only two? We will have to wait and see. Perhaps a few more Were posted to Facebook, and Will be forwarded later.
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Saionji Shonagon
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Post by Saionji Shonagon on Nov 2, 2017 15:57:25 GMT -5
11/2/17
Across a table Or across space measured with blades Eyes meet as minds do. Friendship is its own treasure And laughter the finest prize.
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Saionji Shonagon
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Post by Saionji Shonagon on Nov 3, 2017 18:21:57 GMT -5
11/3/17
Those awful voices Find ways to whisper their lies In quiet moments. The constant battle is to Not say such things to ourselves.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 3, 2017 20:16:41 GMT -5
A work week closes. Sprint to successful finish. Monday a new start. So easy to view a grind. Best to view a steady climb.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 4, 2017 21:00:47 GMT -5
Matinee show and Early dinner lead to bed. Though first a moment To compose the day's poem And post it to the forum.
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Post by Ki no Kotori on Nov 5, 2017 15:29:28 GMT -5
I've been putting these on my blog and didn't check in on Tousando until today. So here are mine so far:
Day 1
Seeking balance as I tread the pebble-strewn path On these wobbling knees The Middle Way is steady But not free from obstacles
Day 2
Step by painful step How far is it, I wonder There, as the crow flies? Alas, earth-bound, I must walk This winding, wandering road
Day 3
A split-rail fence Separates a meadow by The side of the road Let me set my burdens down Here may I rest me a while
Day 4
Colorful autumn grasses Swaying gently in the wind Arm for a pillow I lay and watch them dancing Even now as time grows short
Day 5
In these latter days My dreams take me wandering Upon moon-lit paths To times lost, places distant Anywhere there might be peace
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Post by Saionji Shonagon on Nov 5, 2017 20:42:28 GMT -5
Already failed my challenge yesterday. Oh well, onward.
Perhaps it did rain Though I was asleep while the Sky shed quiet tears. Already puddles are dry, The only clue is fading.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 5, 2017 21:11:15 GMT -5
Autumn day at home. First time in weeks to do the things you do at home. Errands and organizing. Projects, cleaning, and shopping.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 6, 2017 7:39:35 GMT -5
Two wet rainy nights The world is damp and smelly Things scurry indoors But safety eludes them here Four cats protect us from harm
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Post by momoyama on Nov 6, 2017 10:18:36 GMT -5
Oh no I missed it A whole week gone, it’s too late Precious life time flies Many things I long to do This is surely one of them
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Post by Deleted on Nov 6, 2017 10:34:49 GMT -5
Those who miss the first part of the challenge but work to complete the rest are just as successful as those who start strong but falter.
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Post by Ki no Kotori on Nov 6, 2017 16:15:47 GMT -5
Daylight comes, the sun Hiding herself modestly Behind soft grey clouds A shimmering curtain falls Of autumn leaves, green and gold
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