Category: Japanese Poetry
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Vignettes in Verse: A Journey Through Life’s Moments in Japanese Tanka Poetry
Explore the rich tapestry of life through the lens of ‘vignettes’ in this expansive tanka poem sequence. From brushstrokes to snapshots, wine tastings to train journeys, discover how brief moments capture the essence of our experiences in these carefully crafted Japanese verse forms.
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The Power of Silence: Haiku Collection Celebrating Stillness and Inner Peace
Explore the transformative power of silence through this captivating collection of haiku poems. Immerse yourself in the beauty of stillness and find inner peace amidst the chaos of everyday life. From the gentle whispers of nature to the profound insights within, these haiku invite you to cultivate silence, embrace mindfulness, and discover the magic of…
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Circle of Life: A Haiku Sequence
From birth to death, life moves in a circle, a continuous journey of growth, change, and reflection. This haiku sequence explores the stages of life, from the innocent wonder of childhood to the peaceful rest of old age, through the lens of nature and the timeless art of haiku.
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Contrasting Past and Present: A HaibunTags: haibun, contrast, past, present, nature
This haibun reflects on how a once peaceful and quiet neighborhood has changed over time, and contrasts the beauty of the past with the noise and chaos of the present.
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Haiku-Golden Shovel #W3Prompt #41 #haiku #goldenShovel
Haiku: Winter sunset Orange and pink hues mix Peaceful and serene Golden Shovel Poem: Winter sunset skies Orange and pink hues mix and blendPeaceful, serene sight Brighter than any gold This beauty nature doth hold Every day’s delight A glimpse of heaven’s peace The colors of love released In the winter’s heat. Oh how the…
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Choka, katauta, and Quadrille
In terms of similarities, all three forms of poetry seek to express the writer’s emotions and thoughts through the use of language, imagery, and rhyming patterns. Additionally, all three forms are considered to be classical forms of Japanese poetry and have a rich cultural history in Japanese literature.
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17 Tanka – She and Her Beauty #tanka
She walks with grace,A beauty unmatched and rare,Her smile lights the way,A heart full of kindness,A soul that shines like the sun. Her face aglow,Eyes like stars, smile so warm,Beauty shines within,Reflecting all she is,Her grace graces all she meets. Her grace, so pure,Moves with a fluid ease, calm,Gently flowing on.Like a river’s serene,Her grace…
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W3 – This is absolutely wonderful
Hi, Jaideep Khanduja is this week’s poet of the week on David’s ‘Wea’ve Written Weekly’ https://skepticskaddish.com/2023/02/01/w3-prompt-40-weave-written-weekly/ and for the W3 Prompt #40, Jaideep challenges us to write a Tanka that brings attention to the beauty and complexities of urban landscapes. It must include the phrase “concrete jungle” and feature personification – so no mean task…
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2 Tanka on Urban Landscape #W3Prompt #40
Here are two Tanka on Urban Landscape on W3Prompt #40
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Different Forms of Japanese Poetry #haiku #Japanesepoetry #tanka #haibun #waka #Senryu #renga
Waka is a form of classical Japanese poetry, also known as tanka. Here are a few examples of waka: 1. “Yukashiki yo no / naka ni wa kare-koyuru / yume no ato zo / nokoranu kokoro ni / yosete wa kaesan” “Within the night of snow, / The remnants of dreams / Remain in my…
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