Saturday, June 30, 2012

Sunday's Mini Challenge

Kerry challenged us to write a poem in Koan form.  It is a type of  Chinese poetry.  I  will have to play with this method again, when I have more time.  I found it fascinating and beautiful~







Brave toad poses for his summer portrait
A warm rain caresses my garden with liquid jewels
Soon winter's stillness will quiet my world
Like toad, I will need to take a leap of faith~





Butterflyby *Batbreath




Butterfly flirts among the graceful blooms
Luminous fragile beauties swirl n' twirl
Prom Queen arrives in a dazzling gold number with black accents
One never forgets their first formal dance~



*I love how the butterfly looks like he has a tux on.
*The beauties were the flower petals in the breeze.
 * I was thinking bee for Prom Queen, what did you see?


 

 



16 comments:

  1. The pictures you chose are amazing.

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  2. I've never seen a diaphanous butterfly, beautiful. Your poetry is an exquisite match for the photos, with the third line working the contrast very well.

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  3. Wonderful visuals in images and words! Love the last line's punch in the second poem!

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  4. The photos are wonderful (what a fascinating butterfly!) I liked both poems. You accomplished this challenge well.

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  5. I LOVE both photos and koans......good for you! It is Grad here too, all the girls in their beautiful gowns, so this fit my mood........(been a looooong time since I was in a "gown" (other than hospital gowns, not nearly as snazzy:))

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  6. love the combo of the pictures and the poems.especially enjoyed the toad's leap of faith.
    and thank you for your comments :)

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  7. Your images you portray are amazing, Ella!! You worked a bit of magic and your genuine voice shines through these pieces!! Lovely all around!!

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  8. I love the images... through the pictures and the words that you've painted in your poem(s). 'Liquid jewels' caught my attention. So simple, so beautiful! :)

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  9. Lovely photographs, lovely poems! I especially liked the Prom Queen --- very creative!

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  10. ah, the prom queen. transparent!

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  11. For me the first stanza on the butterfly outdoes the rest. It is a little jewel. I shall have to look into this form. These stanzas of yours are pointing me towards doing so.

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  12. Ella, its always a blessing to stop by, love your words! I have been Missing in action for a while, but great to be back and so much inspiration is coming from your corner!x

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  13. Thank you Laurie ;D
    I loved your poems! Congrats :D

    Amanda-I look forward to hear about what is inspiring you these day ;D
    Thank you!


    Dave-Thank you so much! Please let me know if you do...I would love to read your offerings :D Do it~

    Marian-lol, yes...I knew a few of those, ;D

    Mary Ann-Thank you! I kept seeing my Morning Glories dance in the breeze and thought yes, I could go there :D

    Karishma-Thank you for visiting me, :D Yes, liquid jewels do paint a vibrant view. I will visit you, soon~

    Hannah-Thank you! :D I'll be emailing you soon! Everyone is home today, but the evening is mine ;D lol

    Abin-Yes, we can learn a lot for Toads, lol ;D Thank you~

    Sherry-Your humor is outstanding, lol Last gown, Navy ball...a black number with ecru lace and pearls...classic style. I want a Morning Glory gown..lol Thank you~

    Mary-Thank you! It was a fun form... :D

    Gemma-Thank you :D Yes, I thought it would make one's memories spin..lol

    Kerry-Thank you! I so enjoyed this form! Thank you for exposing it to us~ I am charmed by it and will try it again!

    Fireblossom- :D Thanks!

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