My ongoing desecration of diminutive Japanese poetry forms
Not done one of these in yonks! Let’s put that right…
This week the challenge was to use synonyms for LOOSE and TIGHT.
clothes baggy like sails
billow in wild winds of greed
tossed as left salad
in exchange for sweet, rich fare
trousers slowly strangle me
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A tale of fear and things that go bump bump bump in the night
Colleen’s Tanka Tuesday
This week the challenge was to use synonyms for MYSTERY and ATTRACT. I used
Erectile issues
manhood diminished. Scared and
grave, consumes Blue pills
Now can’t sleep on his stomach
Wife hangs her towels on it
Colleen’s 2019 Weekly #Tanka Tuesday #Poetry Challenge No. 119 “Mystery & Attract,” #SynonymsOnly
I so need boundaries if only so I have something to cross
Seems that it is a bit of a free for all this week and I can use whatever words I want. How curious. the limitations are usually rather liberating in an odd sort of way and complete freedom just makes me want to be even more stupid than usual.
I decided to open the nearest book and use the first word on page 58 and the last on page 101. the book was Cosmic Traitor (Perry Rhodan 26) by Kurt Brand. The words are THOUGHTS and MILKY. They made me think of an Astronaut…
Once more to the stars
mind strays to places unknown
thoughts of escaping
the shackles of gravity
and his quite annoying wife
A tale of fear and things that go bump bump bump in the night
Colleen’s Tanka Tuesday
This week the challenge was to use synonyms for AFRAID and GRAVE. I used SCARED and SERIOUS. Sorry Colleen…
Erectile issues
manhood diminished. Scared and
grave, consumes Blue pills
Now can’t sleep on his stomach
Wife hangs her towels on it
Another of these. I’d just pass it by to be honest.
Naturist moved in
insistent on dancing nude
Police at the door
Another Tuesday challenge!
Colleen’s Tanka Tuesday
This week the challenge was to use synonyms for CHANGE and DEFY. I used REFASHION and ‘THUMB ONE’S NOSE AT’.
Refashioned, reused
inverted and repurposed
existing fluid
and thumbs her nose at the thought
of penis, now in a jar
Aah the change of seasons feels very much upon us. Time to reflect upon life stuff…
Colleen’s Tanka Tuesday
This week the challenge was to use synonyms for CHANGE and DEFY. I used TRANSFORM and DISREGARD
whilst seasons transform
time disregards status quo
forward evermore
’till they put you in a home
and the kids never visit
Well it was when I set out…
sun slowly fading
first signs of autumn changes
dog shit ‘neath the leaves
Okay so I started trying to do a proper one but mostly I am then just drawn to images of leaves on the ground and we all know what leaves on the ground means right? No? It means dog shit hidden by leaves. You cant go running through the leaves and kicking them playfully anymore for fear of whipping up a Doberman turd into the face of a passing child or being late for school because you have to head back home to clean the crap out of the kids school shoes.
No, I am not ready for Autumn yet because it will inevitably make me grumpy and complain about dog owners a lot and it has so been a pleasant summer.
Another Tuesday challenge!
Colleen’s Tanka Tuesday
This week the challenge was to use synonyms for SAD and WRITE. I used MELONCHOLY and SCRIBBLES.
My melancholy.
darkness scribbles on my soul
graffiti in blood
Pfft. Sorry, only kidding
maybe a rude limerick?
I’m wondering if it’s a wee bit obtuse. We shall see.
Colleen’s Tanka Tuesday
This week the challenge was to use synonyms for HAPPY and MOROSE. I used CONTENT and DOUR.
uncontent wage slave
dour faced, shuffles through life
home to nagging wife
a new lease of life springs forth
new patio lifts spirits
Sorry that’s a bit fake isn’t it. I’m trying to be positive…
Left curtains open
danced like nobody’s watching
awkward neighbour stares
Actually I think it’s still the middle of the night. Oh well.
Hot throes of passion
unbridled…unprotected
dull family sedan
You absolute tanka!
Colleen’s Tanka Tuesday
This week the challenge was to use synonyms for INSPIRATION and PLAN. I used STIMULUS and INTENT.
Heady, hot, beat thuds
primal stimulus released
intent, desires rage
and at the end of the night
lowers standard, desperate
It happened yesterday briefly and It was a curious thing indeed after not seeing it since the 16th of June.
what madness is this
Moisture falling from the sky
it has been a while
Tanks a million
Colleen’s Tanka Tuesday
This week the challenge was to use synonyms for BEWITCH and TREASURE. I used CAPTIVATE and PRIZE.
Feint smile, alluring
eyes captivate, draw him in
temptations sweet prize
Door knock, stark reality
sticky magazine pages
Tanks a million
Colleen’s Tanka Tuesday
This week the challenge was to use synonyms for Magic and Green. I used Enchanted and Pastoral.
Pastoral delight
enchanted billows rising
clouds swirl and mind freed
then succumbs to the munchies
eats an entire pizza
Revisiting a favourite topic. Beige leg coverings.
Dying for the loo
I better sit down to pee
Im wearing beige shorts
Again I apologise to all of the Japanese
yummy vindaloo
Arse like a Japanese flag
next time go for mild
B.Y.O.B
Fireworks and fake news
fun migrant fuelled barbecue
jugs of mothers tears
There is surely nothing worse
didn’t stop alarm
falls out of bed, showered, dressed
bollocks it’s sunday!
I apologise to all of the Japanese
Babies first bath time
Somebody grab a towel
Code BROWN, code BROWN. Gag…
Tanks a million
Colleen’s Tanka Tuesday
This week the challenge was to use synonyms for Give and Receive. I used bestow and Welcome.
Silver falls the rain
welcome reprieve to parched land
cooling gift bestowed
heads covered people scurry
because it makes their hair curl
Alas it will be more of the same this month 🙂
Early night? Yes please
but lo! The 3am curse
damned old mans bladder
Should have gone to Spec Savers.
across crowded room
attraction and nice from far
close up far from nice
Almost a proper one…soooo close.
Summer crowns the day
and lush the earth green laid bare
Great, best mow AGAIN
Afterwards 