acrostic, poetry

Tanka Tuesday 321 — Conjure

Posted by Lisa or Li on

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Contemplate and balance intention
Open light harmony’s attention
Nightingale will sing the tale at dawn
Juxtaposed against moon sky madness
Undulating pink ribbons go forth
Reaching, reaching, until gentle touch
Energizes the willing target

top image is of Kiki from the anime film, “Kiki’s Delivery Service.”

Colleen Chesebro is the host of Tanka Tuesday.  Colleen says:
Write an acrostic poem with a syllable count of 8, 9, or 10 syllables per line (all the same, or a mixture of syllable counts, is fine).

SELECT one of these words to use for your Acrostic poem:

MAGICAL

CHARM

SPECTER

FANTASY

CONJURE

UNICORN

IMAGINATION

ORACLE

MALEVOLENCE

Tanka Tuesday Specific Form Prompt: colorful blocks spell: specific

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  1. Cindy Georgakas's avatar Cindy Georgakas says:
    May 23, 2023 at 4:45 pm

    wonderful fun poem incorporating the words so well Lisa!💞

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    1. Lisa or Li's avatar msjadeli says:
      May 23, 2023 at 4:49 pm

      Thanks, Cindy!

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      1. Cindy Georgakas's avatar Cindy Georgakas says:
        May 23, 2023 at 4:57 pm

        Welcome Lisa! ❣️

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  2. memadtwo's avatar memadtwo says:
    May 23, 2023 at 6:03 pm

    “moon sky madness”–excellent. As is the film! (K)

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    1. Lisa or Li's avatar msjadeli says:
      May 23, 2023 at 9:19 pm

      Kerfe, don’t you think witches get a bad rap? I like this movie directors depiction of them as benevolent and ordinary with some unusual skills. Thank you :)

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      1. memadtwo's avatar memadtwo says:
        May 24, 2023 at 9:01 am

        They do in general, yes. Due to Christianity. But I feel like there are lots of good witches about these days. I like the magic in all of Miyazaki’s animation, which I think is true of Japanese art in general.

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  3. poetisatinta's avatar poetisatinta says:
    May 23, 2023 at 6:20 pm

    Such a magical feel surrounding this acrostic Lisa 🙌❤️

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    1. Lisa or Li's avatar msjadeli says:
      May 23, 2023 at 9:24 pm

      AJ so happy you felt that magic in the poem, thank you.

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  4. Luanne's avatar Luanne says:
    May 23, 2023 at 8:00 pm

    I love that feeling the poem gives me of magical things being brought forth! Wonderful!

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    1. Lisa or Li's avatar msjadeli says:
      May 23, 2023 at 9:36 pm

      Thank you so much, Luanne, I believe it works just like that :)

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      1. Luanne's avatar Luanne says:
        May 24, 2023 at 12:15 pm

        I keep getting this image of a mystical (non entertainment type) magician producing beauties.

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        1. Lisa or Li's avatar msjadeli says:
          May 24, 2023 at 4:11 pm

          I love that imagery, Luanne!

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  5. Christian's Music Musings's avatar christiansmusicmusings says:
    May 23, 2023 at 9:34 pm

    Looks like a lovely animated film. And once again amazing how you created a poem, based on instructions!

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    1. Lisa or Li's avatar msjadeli says:
      May 23, 2023 at 9:40 pm

      Christian, it is a sweet movie as are most done by this director. There is an innocence that’s being lost in the world that his movies immortalize. About the forms, practice, practice, practice. Have you written any poetry? I bet you have.

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      1. Christian's Music Musings's avatar christiansmusicmusings says:
        May 23, 2023 at 10:00 pm

        Poetry? Jeez, I feel can barely write “regular stuff”! But thanks for your confidence in my writing skills anyway! :-)

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        1. Lisa or Li's avatar msjadeli says:
          May 23, 2023 at 10:25 pm

          lol

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  6. Badfinger (Max)'s avatar Badfinger (Max) says:
    May 23, 2023 at 10:31 pm

    It sounds natural…goes together really well.

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    1. Lisa or Li's avatar msjadeli says:
      May 23, 2023 at 11:26 pm

      Thank you, Max. I enjoyed writing that one.

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  7. Sadje's avatar Sadje says:
    May 24, 2023 at 4:35 am

    A brilliant take Li. Love your poem

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    1. Lisa or Li's avatar msjadeli says:
      May 24, 2023 at 10:47 am

      Thanks much. I had fun with this one.

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      1. Sadje's avatar Sadje says:
        May 24, 2023 at 11:57 am

        You’re welcome

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  8. yvettemcalleiro's avatar yvettemcalleiro says:
    May 24, 2023 at 11:23 am

    What a cute poem, Lisa! And I love the movie clip. Thanks for sharing!

    Yvette M Calleiro :-)
    http://yvettemcalleiro.blogspot.com

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    1. Lisa or Li's avatar msjadeli says:
      May 24, 2023 at 4:05 pm

      Happy you enjoyed them, thank you :)

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  9. balroop singh's avatar balroop2013 says:
    May 24, 2023 at 11:30 am

    I love the idea of this poem Lisa and could hear the song of dawn! Brilliant!

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    1. Lisa or Li's avatar msjadeli says:
      May 24, 2023 at 4:09 pm

      Balroop, so happy you enjoyed the poem, thank you <3

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  10. Cressida's avatar Cressida says:
    May 24, 2023 at 11:47 am

    Absolutely loved this illustration and enjoyed your acrostic as well. Thank you.

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    1. Lisa or Li's avatar msjadeli says:
      May 24, 2023 at 4:10 pm

      Happy you enjoyed my poem and the image I chose to go with it. Thank you and you are welcome.

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  11. Jules's avatar Jules says:
    May 25, 2023 at 8:34 am

    How fun to read your verse and see the trailer.
    I actually read once that when riding a broom that the sweep part was actually in the front – the explaination was that in the night the straw was lit as a kind of ‘headlight’. :)

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    1. Lisa or Li's avatar msjadeli says:
      May 25, 2023 at 5:08 pm

      Oh my I don’t think I’d want to ride my broom straw first, especially if it was lit. I use the cat’s eyes for the front :)

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      1. Jules's avatar Jules says:
        May 25, 2023 at 5:56 pm

        I’m sure there would be a way now to use battery opperated ‘torches’ ;)
        Or take that Halloween movie where the one gal rode the ‘Hoover’ ;D

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        1. Lisa or Li's avatar msjadeli says:
          May 25, 2023 at 7:44 pm

          :)

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  12. Colleen Chesebro's avatar Colleen M. Chesebro says:
    May 25, 2023 at 1:09 pm

    “Open light harmony’s attention
    Nightingale will sing the tale at dawn…” I love this so much, Lisa. 💟

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    1. Lisa or Li's avatar msjadeli says:
      May 25, 2023 at 5:16 pm

      So happy it pleases you, Colleen. Many thanks.

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      1. Colleen Chesebro's avatar Colleen M. Chesebro says:
        May 26, 2023 at 11:14 am

        I love your poetry, Lisa.

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        1. Lisa or Li's avatar msjadeli says:
          May 26, 2023 at 11:16 am

          <3

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  13. SelmaMartin's avatar SelmaMartin says:
    May 28, 2023 at 9:40 am

    Kiki?!? How delicious, already. And the words, delightful. Wonderful acrostic. Xoxo

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    1. Lisa or Li's avatar msjadeli says:
      May 28, 2023 at 11:57 am

      Thanks much, Selma :)

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  15. E.A. Colquitt's avatar E.A. Colquitt says:
    July 6, 2023 at 12:22 pm

    Ooh, wholesome magic! ‘Uplifting’ is a great word choice for this poem :)

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    1. Lisa or Li's avatar msjadeli says:
      July 6, 2023 at 7:54 pm

      Thank you so much, Eleanor. Much appreciated.

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      1. E.A. Colquitt's avatar E.A. Colquitt says:
        July 7, 2023 at 11:40 am

        ……… I’ll email you :)

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        1. Lisa or Li's avatar msjadeli says:
          July 7, 2023 at 12:31 pm

          Just got your email and am correcting. Thanks for the heads up :)

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