photo by Terri Webster Schrandt
canyon’s furry paw cups in golden light
her cool wet palm buoyant paradise
two float as one, a timelessness
in this perfect shared moment
when the world disappears
reciprocal love
memory trails
carry our
currents
on
on
we go
life currents
rippling outward
bumping not binds but
quantum platters spinning
rhythmed favorites memorized
to affection’s bonds’ cosmic beat
saxophone notes blow brassy and deep
dance to orchestra of ten thousand things
Stacked/Double Inverted Etheree form
Colleen Chesebro is the host of Tanka Tuesday. Colleen says:
👩🏼💻 This week, your poetry writing invitation is to write your poem using Terri’s photo as your inspiration. Remember, if you write freestyle poetry, please add a syllabic form on the same post. 👩🏼💻
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Oh so nicely done Li. You’ve captured the Essence of this image
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Sadje,thank you <3
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You’re most welcome
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Beautifully done Lisa!
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Dwight, thank you! The first half was rolling out not so much the 2nd half.
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Sometimes it works that way. It all turns out good in the end.
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Great job with a really difficult form!
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Luanne, thank you very much. It was a tough one, you’re right.
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Really smooth…that didn’t look like it was easy to do.
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Max, thank you. The first half was easier than the second.
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As I was reading it…the first thing I thought of…this took work!
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<3
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A lovely poem. I like this form, it leaves lots of scope for expression.
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Robbie, thank you. I haven’t done many but I like that aspect of the form also.
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wonderful music you’ve created here (K)
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<3
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Lisa, this is stunning. Your blog presents this photo so well. I used your poem on the 24 forms examples. Thanks so much! 💜
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Glad you enjoyed it and are using this one for an example. I love what Terri did with that image!
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I love your choice of words Lisa. The first two lines are outstanding and set the tone for the rest of the poem.
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Balroop, thank you very much. Glad you liked the lines and how it set the tone.
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Wonderful, Lisa! I can hear the music through your words.
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Chu, thank you very much. I’m glad you can.
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When we can be in harmony with the ones we are with, nature harmonizes with us. :)
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Beautifully said, Jules. I believe it.
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(((((HUGS)))))
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this is beautiful LI and a form I’ve not tried so I may write one of these poems soon!
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Thanks much. I hope you do! :)
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