#Summer 24 Seasons… Challenge #Etheree

Summer Break

Cool 
breezy
summer break, 
sojourns we loved
to the foothills of
splendid Himalayas
that breathe a leisurely mood.
just sit and gaze at the snowcaps
of majestic mountains, far away
from the din of cities and scalding heat.

Memorable moments of renewal 
of love inadvertently buried
in the race of reaching the crest.
time to forget all the grudges
soak in blissful nature,
feel the summer vibes, 
hear the whisper
of pine trees
blend with 
clouds.
© Balroop Singh

Thanks to Colleen for the inspiration to write syllabic poetry. I chose to write a double Etheree.

Kigo words: summer mood

Inspired from the prompt: “There’s something about the summer that makes me moody…”

An Etheree is a type of poem which consists of 10 lines of 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 syllables. Etheree can also be reversed and written 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. So it is called a double Etheree.

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#Poetry Challenge #SyllabicPoetry – Tanka

Dry grass, witchy wind
no rainy season in sight
wildfires danger scares
firefighters soldier on,
despite untold health hazards.

***

As the monsoon lands
grandeur of green leaf shade swells,
fun flutters in ponds
paper boats beguile children
silvery sky seems sublime.

***

First firefly allures,
emits a magical light 
and spreads friendly vibes
sparkling fellows join the joy
evenings become delightful.
© Balroop Singh

Thanks to Colleen for the inspiration to write syllabic poetry. 

The Kigo phrases have been highlighted.

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#TankaTuesday #Summer

Diablo hills from my window

My hazy window 
blurred by mist of memories
and motley motifs
fails to inspire somber muse
even bird songs sound mournful.

***

fragrance of summer,
dusk in the garden beckons
I hear your whispers:
yonder is the light – go, go
we’ll meet at the horizon.

***

blazing summer sun
hammers on velvety grass 
smoldering swiftly
Diablo hills look ashen
just like my afflicted heart.
© Balroop Singh

Thanks to Colleen for the inspiration to write syllabic poetry. 

My Kigo words: bird songs, dusk in the garden, grass.

Thank you dear readers. If you like poetry, read more: Moments We Love 

#TankaTuesday #SyllabicPoetry

Morning chill clutches me
despite the sun’s golden glow
purple hues don’t melt.
seasons change, young leaves flutter
I still wait at the window

***

bleeding bit by bit
a cracked heart treasures moments
of joyous summer
that would never come again
smoky clouds echo my thoughts.

*** 

fragrant breeze billows
fallen petals prophesize
smothering summer.
a thousand poems won’t soothe
incisive ache of my heart.
© Balroop Singh

Thanks to Colleen for the inspiration to write syllabic poetry. 

The kigo words: clouds, young leaves, fragrant breeze.

Thank you dear readers. If you like poetry, read more: Moments We Love 

#SyllabicPoetry Challenge #Renga

Beauty of buds

This week, the writing challenge is to experiment with Renga form.

Renga or Renku features alternating stanzas, usually of 5-7-5 and 7-7 syllables.

The first part of the renga is a (5-7-5) haiku (hokku) written by your guest. The second part of the renga is the host’s response (wakiku): (7-7). A cooperative poem, written by 2 or more poets.

 For this challenge, the poet can write both parts of the renku or work with another poet. 

Colleen’s haiku:

An empty attic
the sound of April showers
thunderous rumblings

My reply:

windy weather scares fledglings
new shoots shiver sans sunshine

My haiku:

April full moon smiles 
silver scatters on the hill
magical aura!

© Balroop Singh

Thanks to Colleen for the inspiration to try a new form of syllabic poetry. 

The kigo words: April showers, April full moon

Thank you dear readers. If you like poetry, read more: Moments We Love