#TANKATUESDAY Weekly #POETRYCHALLENGE #273 #SpecificForm @ColleenChesebro #ButterflyCinquain
Hi everyone! π
Today, Iβve joined Colleenβs weekly TankaTuesday challenge, which asks for us to create a specific syllabic poem based on the Butterfly Cinquain.Β
As ever, we need to avoid βingβ ending words if at all possible.
You can find Colleenβs post HERE.
For this week’s challenge, Colleen asked Sally Cronin to select a syllabic form for us to learn more about. Her choice was the Butterfly Cinquain.
FAST FACTS
Did you know the Butterfly Cinquain isnβt, actually, a Cinquain? Itβs a nine-line poem. The Butterfly Cinquain uses the syllable count of the Crapsey Cinquain and then reverses it. The name comes from the butterfly shape it creates when centred on the page.
The Butterfly Cinquain is an unrhymed, nine-line syllabic poem with 2-4-6-8-2-8-6-4-2 syllables per line.Β
Broken Wings
cocooned
dead or damaged?
I barely made it here
our emotional wounds can kill
the same
as the most-deadly of weapons
when will I know it’s safe
to bare my soul
once more?
I hope you enjoyed today’s poetry. Because of the subject I’ve written on, I’m also adding that I’m doing fine. The poem isn’t from a current event. Have a lovely day! π
Β© Harmony Kent 2022
I feel your soul in this poem, Harmony…
Oh, David, what a lovely thing to say! Hugs ππ
A lot said in such few syllables Harmony. Well done on the cinquain. <3
Thanks, Debby ππ
Beautifully said Harmony! Emotional wounds don’t show but are most deadly. Thanks for explaining the form of this poem. I’ve never tried it. π
Thanks so much, Balroop ππ
Love it Harmony.. so difficult to learn to trust again … β₯
It sure is! Thanks, Sally ππ
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Reminds me very much of teen angst. When we think the world completely stops. But we do recover!! π
Itβs the recovery thatβs all important! ππ
Your words really set me thinking!
Thanks for sharing!
Thanks, IndieShe! ππ
Once that trust is lost, it’s hard to get it back.
For certain! Thanks, Kerfe ππ
I love this comment form, Harmony. Would you share the name with me? Now, I loved the emotions you expressed in this poem. Even better, is to know you are doing all right. Those emotional wounds… The other day, I found this saying and wanted to share it with you. I am a child of this earth. I realize my own true worth. When times are tough, I hold this stone, reminding me I’m not alone. π
I forgot to add that you hold a piece of rose quartz.
Thanks, Colleen ππ
Hi Colleen, itβs WP Discuz. You can install it as a plug-in.
I love your verse, and am delighted you enjoyed the poem. ππ
This is a lovely poem, Harmony.
Thanks so much, Robbie ππ
Enjoyed this beautiful butterfly cinquain π
Thanks, Selma! ππ
What a heartfelt write, Harmony and thanks for the disclaimer. β€οΈπ
Thanks so much, Punam. Iβm glad I put in the disclaimer ππ
Beautiful and thoughtful!
Thanks, Sarah! ππ
You plumb the depths of emotion with sensitivity.
So lovely of you to say. Thanks, Annette ππ
Broken Wings beautifully captures the poem, Harmony. I love this one and can relate. π
Thanks so much, Gwen ππ
A poem that really makes you pause and think about what’s beneath the surface. Well done, Harmony!
Yay! Thanks so much, Mae ππ
I really felt this one, Harmony!
Thatβs great. Thanks, Denise ππ
Well done!! Iβm glad you survived, and this reflects the past!
Thanks so much, Ruth! ππ
This is beautiful Harmony π¦π
Thanks so much, Willow ππ
A powerful poem, Harmony. And I’m glad you added the disclaimer.
Thanks, Jan! I thought it best I clarified ππ
Lovely poem and I’m glad you added the information that you are okay.
Thanks, John! ππ
Ugh, that hit me in my core. Well done, Harmony! π
Sorry and pleased! Thanks, Yvi ππ
Harsh words and non-physical events do harm. You’ve expressed this well in your poem, Harmony.
They sure do. Thanks, Priscilla ππ
Great and very expressive, Harmony! Thanks for partizipating, and have a nice week! xx Michael
Thanks so much, Michael! Have a wonderful week, too! Hugs ππ
This one speaks volumes, Harmony. Great job.
Thanks so much, Joan! ππ
Wow. That one really resonates with me. Powerful stuff. Nicely done, Harmony.
Awesome! Thanks so much, Staci ππ