Tanka from Ellen Rowland's class (Tanka—an ancient Japanese form in five lines) lingering gaze liquid fire on my skin my rising heartbeat sixty-three years ago I still remember
You know, I write a poem a day. Some, they're okay, they're my daily work, exercising the muscle of my craft. But occasionally, I really like one. I also really like that Tanka. In sixteen words, it expresses exactly the flavor of that moment full of grace.
I know how it goes with a daily practice, and “exercising the muscle of my craft.” As Rosemerry WT says, It doesn’t have to be good, but it has to be TRUE.
I was happy with this one too, Ellen. Sometimes they just fall out right! Earlier this week I wrote my first Shakespearean sonnet. HARD! Not my favorite form, but glad I tried. It will post in a couple of weeks. I work a few weeks ahead so I have time to edit before they post on my blog.
Well done Amrita and it’s fun to see you use the Tanka form. That was a great class with wonderful people 🩵
Thank you, Holly. I really like Ellen's classes. She pushes me!
Amrita, I have so enjoyed this class with you. And I love your Tanka!
And I, with you!
You know, I write a poem a day. Some, they're okay, they're my daily work, exercising the muscle of my craft. But occasionally, I really like one. I also really like that Tanka. In sixteen words, it expresses exactly the flavor of that moment full of grace.
I know how it goes with a daily practice, and “exercising the muscle of my craft.” As Rosemerry WT says, It doesn’t have to be good, but it has to be TRUE.
And sometimes we are rewarded, and they shine!
I’m all for exercising the muscle!
Oh, I like that.
Sometimes a little poem just falls out right.
I like it, too.
I love this sensual tanka, Amrita. So full of longing and nostalgia.
I was happy with this one too, Ellen. Sometimes they just fall out right! Earlier this week I wrote my first Shakespearean sonnet. HARD! Not my favorite form, but glad I tried. It will post in a couple of weeks. I work a few weeks ahead so I have time to edit before they post on my blog.
Looking forward to reading your sonnet, Amrita!
Excellent tanka... and delightfully erotic subject!
Such a vivid memory!