Category: My poetry
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Bamboo-zled
This is my first attempt at Pantoum poetry, a verse form that originated in Malaysia in the 15th Century. I learnt about Pantoums during a writing course in 2022 and the discipline of creating was a challenge indeed but very enjoyable. I love writing them! I hope you enjoyed this!…
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My Tanka Poem
A tanka poem is a Japanese poem. It is made up of 5 lines with varying syllables for each line. Traditionally they are about seasons or weather but also about feelings. I had to write a couple as part of my new writing course and I fell in love with…
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Tanka! Two!
Here is another tanka poem I wrote recently. If you read my previous post on my tanka poetry, you’ll see I’m starting to love tanka poetry!!! The Ice Queen Cometh Lao screams at my scream He does not see what I see Behind him! She’s there! Touching him! Breathing evil!…
