Theme-based poetry kicks my muse hard and when the theme happens to be “Dreams,” she rides on the waves, eager to explore each one. I tried to restrict her to one Tanka but another one just flowed. She has more in her pockets but I have reserved them for my next book.
A box full of dreams
She carries it with poise
Some just flutter away
Catching them is unrealistic
What is the fun of cluttering?
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She buried her dreams
In the valley of despair
The deluge of tears
Drowned the irresistible
Empty-hearted, she sits forlorn.
© Balroop Singh
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Inspired from Colleen M. Chesebro’s #ThemePrompt at wordcraftpoetry.com
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Tankas are my favourite form of syllabic poetry, Balroop. These are lovely.
Thank you Robbie, the theme is inspiring… so much to say about dreams!
Balroop, your two Tanka are beautiful and powerful. In the first I had an image of a Fairy
Carrying around her happy dream.
Then it all crashes in despair . “ Empty-hearted she sits – forlorn”
miriam
Thank you for your lovely words Miriam. All dreams don’t meet a happy pathway, some crash yet new ones keep mushrooming. 🙂
How true Balroop. That is what makes your Tanka so strong, you show both.
Thank you Miriam 🤗❤️
Such opposite ends of the spectrum with these two, and yet they are both exquisite.
I love the image of “a box full of dreams.”
Lovely share, Balroop!
Thank you Mae, isn’t life like that? We have to absorb both aspects and smile. I am glad you liked them.
Both are different but I liked them both. I like the idea of a box full of dreams. Then I felt the sadness of burying those dreams. Gorgeous tankas, Balroop.
Some dreams lie buried Denise, they never see the light of the day… life is like that! 🙂 Thank you for sharing your thoughts.
Well done, Balroop! I love the dichotomy of these tankas. Taking one theme with two very different perspectives.
Both make us what we are! Thank you Lisa for your encouraging words. 🤗
Balroop, these are both fabulous tanka. That second one really tears at my heart. So poignant. I’m so glad you joined into this week’s challenge. ❤
I am delighted to hear that Colleen. The emotions I focused on are reaching your heart. 🤗🙏
Your poetry does that often. Well done, my friend. ❤
Thank you Colleen. 🤗
You’re so welcome ❤️
What do we do without dreams? Well done, Balroop.🙂
Well said! Thank you Miriam. 🤗
I love these two tankas, Balroop. Much can be said about dreams!
So true Jan, dreams have an endless potential. 😊 Thank you for coming over to read.
Both Tanka’s are wonderful. You have a beautiful way with words and poetry
Thank you so much for your lovely words. 😊
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The two sides of life. Beautiful tankas, Balroop!🥰
Thank you Vashti, nice to see you. 😊
❤
Wonderfully juxtaposed imagery… Powerful poems, Balroop!
Thank you Bette, love your beautiful words. 🤗
Hugs! ❤
I love both of these, Balroop. They’re beautiful. The first one gave me a delighted smile. ❤ ❤
Thank you Diana, dreams evoke a thousand images. 🤗❤️
Both wonderful poems Balroop both so different, but that is beauty of poetry it captures it all. ❤
Thank you Marje for coming over to read. You are right, poetry can capture a lot with just a few words.
Absolutely. ❤
Interesting, I like the fact it combines elements of positive and not so positive aspects.
Thanks arv. Dreams meet such crossroads so often. 🙂
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Both are beautiful, Balroop, covering true aspects of life – reasons to rejoice and cause for hopelessness. 🌷
I clicked on reply too soon, Balroop. So, I also meant to add that what is life without dreams? And when they come true, there is reason to celebrate. But if they don’t, there are always new dreams to take their place. 🙂
So true dear friend, dreams keep deriving their inspiration from our positivity. 🙂
Thanks Lauren. Love your feedback.
I love the way you talk about your muse, Balroop, as though your creativity is a sentient being unto itself. It feels that way, doesn’t it? And the poetry–excellent but I’ve come to expect that from you.
Wow! That’s a great thought! Thank you for your lovely words Jacqui. ❤️
Ah, a sad one. But unfortunately, it seems like we all have to spend some time in the valley of despair, so it’s easy to relate to. Lovely work as always, Balroop. : )
Thank you Cathleen. You are so right! The valley of despair dominates our lives… makes us write! No regrets till it inspires more poetry. 🙂
Lovely Balroop..♥
Thank you Sally.
Bravo! I wish you could hear me applaud from across the miles. Nicely done, Balroop. 🙂
What a compliment! Thanks a ton Mark.
Beautiful and poignant
Thank you Jude, welcome to Emotional Shadows.
Such a pleasure
Balroop, why restrict yourself to one tanka, indeed?! 😀 You’ve given us a wonderful treat with these two and a tempting invitation to read many more by you. The first one is wonderfully playful, filled with expectation and delight and I’m smiling at the concept of letting some dreams flutter away. Cluttering of one’s spirit is never advisable and who knows, the dreams may well return. The contrast between the two poems works very well, the darker theme here of loss of the dearest dreams and the utter feeling of forlorn is strongly conveyed. You have a gift with words, my friend and thank you for sharing with us. xx
Many thanks for your lovely words Annika, they made my morning so pleasant! You understand and analyze the emotions just the way I would expect. Love and hugs.