MAGICAL HIDEAWAY; TRICK OF REFLECTION: #Tanka Tuesday #PoetryChallenge #310

For this week’s Tanka Tuesday Weekly Poetry Challenge, Colleen has invited us to to compose a poetic response to the picture below taken by Terri Webster Schrant over at secondwindleisure.com for her weekly Sunday Stills Photo Challenge.

MAGICAL HIDEAWAY; TRICK OF REFLECTION

Water bubbles & froths
While steam rises
A strange concoction brewing underneath
Appearing to transform into a shade of green
A magical hideaway?!
Signs of new life emerging?!
Or just a trick of towering trees
Sloping down into the lake
Reflected.

Should you wish to participate in the prompt then you can access it through the following link below: 👇👇👇

https://wordcraftpoetry.com/2023/03/07/tankatuesday-weekly-photoprompt-poetry-challenge-no-310-3-7-23/

RAMBUNCTIOUS RHYMES; DYSFUNCTIONAL DEMANDS: Tanka Tuesday Weekly Poetry Challenge #305

For this week’s Tanka Tuesday Weekly Poetry Challenge Colleen has encouraged us to compose a freestyle/free verse or syllabic poem using at least 3 words from the list of 100 random generated words below. I chose rambunctious, dysfunctional & disturbed and the syllabic form of symatrelle as it’s served me well in the past! Hope ye enjoy the read! 🙏🤞😁📖

RAMBUNCTIOUS RHYMES; DYSFUNCTIONAL DEMANDS

He is a little rambunctious

Some say, dysfunctional and disturbed
I pray, that he’s not too perturbed

Been without his father since the age of six
Has never settled because he doesn’t mix
Acts up so that they keep having to up sticks
And move. Certain problems that you can’t fix

His behaviour is now uncontrollable
His weary mother is inconsolable

He is a little rambunctious

Should you wish to participate in the prompt then you can access it through the following link: 👇👇👇

https://wordcraftpoetry.com/2023/01/31/tankatuesday-weekly-poetry-challenge-no-305-1-31-23/

SUNDAY BLOG RECAP

Hey folks! Welcome back to my weekly Blog Recap with links to all the blogs I posted during the previous week. Especially designed for those of you who have busy lives outside of the WordPress blogosphere! 👍😁 So, without further ado.

First up, on Monday gone by, I published my 1st poem of the week titled: CERAMIC OR BUST written in response to Sadje’s latest #WhatDoYouSee #WDYS Poetry Image Prompt. You can access it through the following link: https://kenhume31.wordpress.com/2023/01/09/ceramic-or-bust-sadjes-whatdoyousee-wdys-poetry-image-prompt-168/?preview=true

On Tuesday I posted 2 poems, the first of which was titled: EM-BOLD-EN, composed in response to d’Verse’s most recent Quadrille Prompt which encouraged us to write a piece using the word: BOLD or a variation thereof. Here’s the link to it: https://kenhume31.wordpress.com/2023/01/10/em-bold-en-dverse-quadrille-167-bold-ly-go/?preview=true

This was followed up by my attempt at a Tanka Tuesday image prompt where Colleen encouraged us to write a poem in response to a wintry; snow themed image titled SNOWCAPPED BEAUTY. You’ll find the link to it below: https://kenhume31.wordpress.com/2023/01/10/snowcapped-beauty-tanka-tuesday-weekly-poetry-challenge-no-302/?preview=true&preview_id=4550&preview_nonce=70bc03db8b

Then on Wednesday I published a poem titled: CHASING DREAMS written in response to a combination of d’Verse’s latest Poetics & Wea’ve Written Weekly’s prompt on the theme of Visions & Dreams respectively. Here’s the link to it: https://kenhume31.wordpress.com/2023/01/11/chasing-dreams-weave-written-weekly-dverse-poetics-prompt-visionary-poetry/?preview=true

On Thursday I returned to my motivational running quotes blog posts with a quote encouraging us to KEEP GOING. You’ll find the link to it here: https://kenhume31.wordpress.com/2023/01/12/running-keep-going/?preview=true

This was followed up later in the day with my 5th poem of the week titled: PROVOCATIVE LITERARY AGITATION written in response to a Moonwashed Weekly Prompt. Here’s the link to it: https://kenhume31.wordpress.com/2023/01/12/provocative-literary-agitation-moonwashed-weekly-prompt-125/?preview=true

Then on Saturday I posted my final blog posts of the week with a motivational running quote and a Ragtag Daily Prompt poem (titled BLURRING THE LINES) respectively. Here’s the links to them:

https://kenhume31.wordpress.com/2023/01/14/running-taking-your-power-back/?preview=true

https://kenhume31.wordpress.com/2023/01/14/blurring-the-lines-ragtag-daily-prompt-saturday-blur/?preview=true

That’s all for this week folks! Thanks for stopping by taking the time to read and comment on my posts. Your support and feedback is much appreciated! 🙏😊😁

SNOWCAPPED BEAUTY – Tanka Tuesday Weekly Poetry Challenge No 302

This week over at Tanka Tuesday Colleen has provided us with the image above as a source of poetic inspiration. Below lies my contribution: 👇👇😁😁

SNOWCAPPED BEAUTY

Snowcapped mountain peaks
On a brisk January morning
Struggling; stretching to climb
Above the row of high pine trees
Which tower over the blue house
(With 4 windows to let the light in)
And large aluminium shed too
With their slanted; snow covered roofs.
The little garden shed
Almost dwarfed in comparison
Mounds/balls of the wintry white powder
Bunched together atop a beautiful; thick carpet of sn
.
Should you wish to participate in the prompt then you can access it through the following link: 👇👇👇

https://wordcraftpoetry.com/2023/01/10/tankatuesday-weekly-poetry-challenge-no-302-1-10-23/

RED BRICK REVELATION; GREEN GARDENING MYSTERY

Image credit; Mick Haupt @ Unsplash

For this week’s #WhatDoYouSee #WDYS Poetry Image Prompt Sadje has provided us with an image of a doorway in a brick wall. Beyond the doorway, you can see a garden view, extending back to the mountains. Have also been encouraged to use some form of colour in a poem by the crew over at Tanka Tuesday. Below lies my contribution:

RED BRICK REVELATION; GREEN GARDENING MYSTERY

High red brick wall
And green doorway
Concealing something
Something mysterious
Doorway opens
Gardens revealed
Narrow walkway
Red dash stones
Underfoot
Neatly trimmed
Low lying; green hedges
Either side of me
Pathways
To the left and right
Steep; sloping
Densely populated
Forested area
(Just beyond
The squares
Of grass and garden)
Covered with green trees
What are they hiding?
I wonder
Surrounds seem
Too peaceful to be true.
Green and red everywhere you look
The colours of passion; harmony;
Strength and revitalisation
Maybe this horticultural
Improvisation
Might provide
Some fresh realisations
Surprising revelations?!

Should you wish to participate in the prompts then you can access them through the following links:

https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/2022/10/31/what-do-you-see-158-october-31-2022/

https://wordcraftpoetry.com/2022/11/01/tankatuesday-weekly-poetry-challenge-no-296-11-1-22-tastetherainbow-color-poetry/

BLOG GOALS FOR THE WEEK AHEAD

Afternoon folks! Welcome back to my latest Blog Goals for the Week Ahead where I set out my blog schedule and creative goals for the coming week! 😁 Hope it helps inspire; motivate and put a smile on your face! 🙏🤞😁 I’ve already posted my 1st motivational running quote of the week for ye so I’ll get cracking with the rest of the week’s lineup.

First up, on Tuesday, I’ll be participating in Sadje’s weekly #WDYS #WhatDoYouSee Poetry Image prompt with a poem provisionally titled: TOOLS OF THE TRADE. If you’d like to get involved in it then you can access it through the following link: https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/2022/10/03/what-do-you-see-154/

This will be followed up later in the day by an autumnal poem called THE FALL OF LEAVES.

Wednesday will see me tackling the latest d’Verse Poetics/Quadrille Prompt after my 2nd inspirational running quote of the week!

On Thursday, I’ll be bringing you the 2nd edition of my Throwback Thursday Poetry Recital. This week I’ll be reciting CAUGHT IN THE CROSSFIRE, a watershed piece for me. And of course you’ll be able to read along as you listen to me recite. 👍😁

Friday will see me posting my 3rd motivational running quote for ye which will be followed up by some more reflection in my Favourite Poetry Quotes blog.

Then on Saturday, I’ll be sharing my final poem and motivational running quote of the week with ye. Who knows?! I might even do another Tanka Tuesday Poetry Prompt given the success of my LIGHTENING ROD piece. 👍😁 And I’ll round it all up on Sunday with my regular Blog Recap

That’s all for this week folks! Thanks for stopping by and reading this post. Do stay tuned with me throughout the week for all my blogs and any possible updates. 🙏😊😁

SUNDAY BLOG RECAP

Good evening folks! Welcome back to my weekly Blog Recap with links to all the blogs I posted during the previous week! 😁 Hope you’re all having a lovely weekend! 😜🙏😁🤞

First up I shared a running quote encouraging us to “run with our heart”. The link is here: https://kenhume31.wordpress.com/2022/09/26/running-with-your-heart/?preview=true

On Tuesday, in a later schedule than usual, I posted my Blog Goals for the Week Ahead where I set out my blog schedule and creative goals for the coming week. Here’s the link: https://kenhume31.wordpress.com/2022/09/27/blog-goals-for-the-week-ahead-5/?preview=true

This was followed up my response to Sadje’s latest #WhatDoYouSee #WDYS Poetry Image Prompt titled: MANE MAN. The link to it is here: https://kenhume31.wordpress.com/2022/09/27/mane-man-sadjes-whatdoyousee-wdys-poetry-image-prompt-153/?preview=true

Later that day, I published a new poem called No. 7; A Perfect Grief in memory of my dad on the 7th anniversary of his passing. The link is below: https://kenhume31.wordpress.com/2022/09/27/no-7-a-perfect-grief/?preview=true

Then, on Wednesday I posted my 2nd motivational running quote of the week for ye. The link to it is below: https://kenhume31.wordpress.com/2022/09/28/early-morning-run-saving-an-hour-of-your-day/?preview=true

This was followed up on Thursday by a special Throwback Thursday Poetry recitation of my poem: A SHADOW CAST in honour of my Dad’s 7 year anniversary. You’ll find the link to it below: https://kenhume31.wordpress.com/2022/09/29/__trashed-2/?preview=true

On Friday I posted my 3rd running quote of the week celebrating those brave souls who get up early while it’s still dark to run. The link to it is here: https://kenhume31.wordpress.com/2022/09/30/early-morning-run-embracing-the-dark-side/?preview=true

Later on that day I published a poem titled: OPPOSITE SIDE OF THE SAME COIN for d’Verse’s latest poetics prompt by Punam on the subject of good and evil. Here’s the link: https://kenhume31.wordpress.com/2022/09/30/the-opposite-side-of-the-same-coin-dverse-poetics-good-evil/?preview=true

Yesterday, Saturday, I posted my final motivational running quote for ye reminding us that Tough Runners last. The link to it is here: https://kenhume31.wordpress.com/2022/10/01/running-tough-runners-last/?preview=true

Then later last night I shared my final poem called LIGHTENING ROD inspired my the crew over at Word Craft Poetry & their Tanka Tuesday Poetry Prompt. Here’s the link to it: https://kenhume31.wordpress.com/2022/10/01/lightening-rod-tanka-tuesday-poetry-challenge/?preview=true

And this week’s blogs were rounded off today with my latest favourite poetry quotes blog where we reflect and examine some poetry quotes and apply them to our lives. The link to it is below: https://kenhume31.wordpress.com/2022/10/02/poetry-home-of-extraordinary-effective-communication/?preview=true

LIGHTENING ROD: Tanka Tuesday Poetry Challenge

I haven’t done this challenge before but I came across on my good friend’s David Bogomolny’s blog over at the Skeptic’s Kaddish so I thought I’d give it a whirl. It’s called The Symetrelle

(The Symetrelle is a form created by Julie Moeller Writing on Allpoetry com as Bluejewel. She describes it thus:

• It begins and ends with a single subject line that is 7 syllables.
• It has ‘a hat and boots’, mono-rhymed couplets that lead you into and out of the subject with a 9 syllable count.
• At the heart of it is a mono-rhymed 4 line quatrain with an 11 syllable count.)

Below lies my contribution which gave us the word Lightening to use as a guide line. Not sure it’s exactly within the parameters of a symatelle but sure hope you’ll enjoy! 🤞🙏😁

LIGHTENING ROD

She’s a lightening rod for trouble

It courses through her veins
She always gets the blame

When you’re in her vicinity
Bad things happen implicitly
The air fills with electricity
From her strange eccentricity

She’s a lightening rod for trouble

If you too would like to participate in the prompt then you can access it through the following link:

https://wordcraftpoetry.com/2022/09/27/tankatuesday-weekly-poetry-challenge-no-291-9-27-22-themeprompt/