Image from flickr by Ernie Murphy
entire world fades into deep slumber
oppressing pitch black surrounds us
yet beauty still finds her way
as princess of the night
with abated breath
blooms only once
specially
for her
love
Originally written for Tre’s challenge
skilful devotion
turns ordinary into
palatable art
If you are interested, the prompt is linked below.
PLEASE follow them! I’d hate to not see your piece(s) represented in the recap the following week! Confused? Any questions – email me at sushibocks@gmail.com
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Above all else, have fun and be creative with this! 🙂
Image by Esther Merbt from Pixabay
He curled up on the window ledge with a book, a thick blanket covering his long legs as he sipped his tea.
As afternoon politely showed evening into the sky, the streetlights below started to flicker into life.
Idly, he looked away from his book to people – the form of human interaction he was most comfortable with.
It was a relaxing day, something which everyone around him could not understand.
His favourite things to do.
If you are interested, the prompt is linked below.
Write a story or poem of 5 Lines or Less
Use the picture and/or the word(s) favorite things as inspiration
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You can also post your story or poem in the comments.
Prompt: In Other Words, favorite things…
Photo by Adrien Olichon on Pexels.com
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cosy little home
she balances on her back –
entire world to her
I must say, Susi’s challenges are really getting more challenging. It took me quite a while to get this down. Then the title of this senryuu is another challenge. All in all, I like this. Not my usual finesse, probably, but I still like it.
If you are interested, the prompt is linked below.
PLEASE follow them! I’d hate to not see your piece(s) represented in the recap the following week! Confused? Any questions – email me at sushibocks@gmail.com
For more detailed information, read about this challenge here.
Image by theimpulsivebuy from flickr
in chocolate midnight
we meet —
you filling the gaps
of my broken pieces
in sweetness
Photo credit: © Pixabay.com
the moon calls for yearning —
my heart sings for beauty
If you are interested, the prompt is linked below.
Inspiration Call: Micropoetry Monday – use this picture as inspiration for a micro poem (a short poem with no particular rules).
Publishing opportunity details for this writing prompt can be found at Open Publishing Projects.
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I barter my heart for your love and we both profit.
(11 words)
If you are interested, the prompt is linked below.
The challenge is simple: each week you will be given an exact number of words you can use to write a poem or piece of prose. You can use any format or style you like; go wherever your inspiration takes you. The only rules are these:
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picturesque world
breathed into life through brush strokes
warm water colours
thankful of this given sight
i cherish what seems mundane
I have very bad eyesight. When I wake up in the morning, I usually move around the house without my glasses. After I have my breakfast and wash up, then I put on my glasses. By then, the sun has risen and every morning, I am amazed by what I see.
This is a thankful tanka. The simple things that I sometimes take for granted.
If you are interested, the prompt is linked below.
A Tanka is a Japanese poem and similar to a Haiku, however it has seven lines. Tankas are nature, seasons, love, and other emotions. Line one has a five syllable count, line two is seven syllables, line three is five syllables, line four is seven syllables, and line five seven syllables. In total it has thirty one syllables. It uses simile, metaphor, and personification.
Line 1: 5 syllables
Line 2: 7 syllables
Line 3: 5 syllables
Line 4: 7 syllables
Line 5: 7 syllables
Publishing opportunity details for this writing prompt can be found at Open Publishing Projects.
Prompt: Inspiration Call: Tanka Thursday
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under pregnant moon
tree branches arch towards her
longing for a touch
my silent gaze from afar
never again next to you
If you are interested, the prompt is linked below.
Inspiration Call: Tanka Thursday
A Tanka is a Japanese poem and similar to a Haiku, however it has seven lines. Tankas are nature, seasons, love, and other emotions. Line one has a five syllable count, line two is seven syllables, line three is five syllables, line four is seven syllables, and line five seven syllables. In total it has thirty one syllables. It uses simile, metaphor, and personification.
The pattern for Tanka is the following:
Line 1: 5 syllables
Line 2: 7 syllables
Line 3: 5 syllables
Line 4: 7 syllables
Line 5: 7 syllables
Writing tip from: Writing Tips – Exploring The Writer’s Path
Publishing opportunity details for this writing prompt can be found at Open Publishing Projects.
Prompt: Inspiration Call: Tanka Thursday
From the Window Seat 