#TANKATUESDAY Weekly #POETRYCHALLENGE #252 @SyllabicPoetry @ColleenChesebro #PhotoPrompt #Tanka
Hi everyone! Today, I’ve joined Colleen’s weekly TankaTuesday challenge, which asks for a verse using metaphor and allegory from a photo supplied by Lisa – The Versesmith.
You can find Colleen’s post HERE.
I have chosen a Tanka, which has the following syllable format: 5-7-5-7-7
Growing pains of life
No safe perch when you’re not you
Stop!—smell the flowers
Make time for vulnerable
Self-reflection transforms us
So true Harmony! Prudence gained through self-reflection is ever-lasting. Lovely thoughts.
Thanks, Balroop 💕🙂
A most powerful poem, Harmony. So much truth in those few short lines. Fantastic! Thank you for sharing!
Thanks so much, Jan! 🙂
Insightful, Harmony 🙂 Yes, self reflection does transforms us just like the caterpillar.
Thanks, Denise🙂
A beautiful poem, Harmony. I agree that self reflection is vital to perspective and balance.
For sure. Thanks, Robbie 🙂
Very nice take on the photo, and so true. I would be a precarious perch to try to keep being something you’re not.
It sure would. Thanks, Lisa 🙂
Nice one, Harmony!
Thanks, Joan! 🙂
A beautiful tanka, Harmony, and full of ageless wisdom. <3
Thanks, Diana 💕🙂
Beautiful, Harmony. Wise words, precious advice. 💗
Thanks, Gwen 💕🙂
Harmony, this is wonderful. I can tell you read between the lines… this is what I was looking for. What a wonderful message for us all! <3
Fantastic! Thanks so much, Colleen 💕🙂
Something we learn with time. Beautiful, Harmony.
Thanks, Jacquie 🙂
That’s lovely, Harmony. And wise words, too.
Thanks, Staci 🙂
Solid advice presented beautifully
Thanks, Annette 🙂
Beautifully summed up!
Thanks so much! 🙂
Good advice, Harmony. Lovely poem too.
Thanks, John 🙂