Inspired by Elsie’s Poetry Prompt – Treasure & Surprise.
Unexpected finds
of prehistoric treasures,
glorious surprises
revealing ancient secrets,
a different way of life.
Tag Archives: Tanka
Value of Play
Prompted by Ronovan’s Prompt – Passion & Play and Colleen’s Poetry Challenge – Voice & Watch.
Passionate voices,
advocate learning through play,
practising life skills,
revealing secrets safely,
watched by guardian angels.
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HAIGA HEAVEN CHALLENGE 37 – MAGE
Regular visitors know, I love Haigas.
Traditionally, Japanese Haigas are a complimentary combination of a haiku and simple painting. Modern Haiga writers embrace a range of visual media including photography and graphics.
Join me, having fun, creating new Haigas, using your favourite medium.
If you want to join in, you’ll find a new prompt to inspire your Haiga every Sunday. Add a link in the comments box to share your Haiga.
I look forward to seeing your take on this week prompt – Mage.
Kings and princes of
Machiavellian courts
besieged by rivals,
listen to the mage’s wise
counsel and shrewd strategies.
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HAIGA HEAVEN CHALLENGE 36 – CRUSADER
Regular visitors know, I love Haigas.
Traditionally, Japanese Haigas are a complimentary combination of a haiku and simple painting. Modern Haiga writers embrace a range of visual media including photography and graphics.
Join me, having fun, creating new Haigas, using your favourite medium.
If you want to join in, you’ll find a new prompt to inspire your Haiga every Sunday. Add a link in the comments box to share your Haiga.
I look forward to seeing your take on this week prompt – Crusader.
Pilgrim crusaders,
left in search of atonement,
final forgiveness.
For those left behind a time
of loyalty and sorrow.
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Illuminating shadows
Inspired by Colleen’s Tanka Challenge – Shadow & Light.
Illuminating
the echoes of history
hidden by shadows.
Unveiling antiquated
secrets and confidences.
590/366
HAIGA HEAVEN CHALLENGE 35 – FEALTY
Welcome to Haiga Heaven Weekly Challenge!
Regular visitors know, I love Haigas.
Traditionally, Japanese Haigas are a complimentary combination of a haiku and simple painting. Modern Haiga writers embrace a range of visual media including photography and graphics.
Join me, having fun, creating new Haigas, using your favourite medium.
If you want to join in, you’ll find a new prompt to inspire your Haiga every Sunday. Add a link in the comments box to share your Haiga.
I look forward to seeing your take on this week prompt – Fealty.
Feudal fealty
from vassal to lord to king
pledge of allegiance
with rights and obligations
of nightmares and fairy tales.
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Honeyed Words
Inspired by Colleen’s Weekly Tanka Challenge – Honey & Wine.
With sugary smiles,
obsequious dulcet toned
compliments abound,
but in vino veritas
your honeyed words are exposed.
580/366
Animal Magic
Kaleidoscopic
pantomime carousel of
animal magic.
Teaching children about their
endangered cousins’ plight.
575/366
Wild Woods
Inspired by Colleen’s Tanka Challenge – Calm & Wild.
Eerie calm descends
upon the ancient wild woods,
anticipating
inexorable vanguard
of the conquering legions.
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Shell Pink
This week Ronovan’s Haiku prompt is Pink & Shell.
Nature’s pink carpet
stretching to the horizon.
Rose tinted dream world.
Tortuous beauty devours
every small, painful footstep.
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The Syllabub Sea 