Hello Readers
On Day 25 of NaPoWriMo, the prompt is based on the aisling, a poetic form that developed in Ireland. An aisling recounts a dream or vision featuring a woman who represents the land or country on/in which the poet lives, and who speaks to the poet about it. Today, I’d like to challenge you to write a poem that recounts a dream or vision, and in which a woman appears who represents or reflects the area in which you live. Perhaps she will be the Madonna of the Traffic Lights, or the Mysterious Spirit of Bus Stops. Or maybe you will be addressed by the Lost Lady of the Stony Coves.
A very interesting and experimental prompt. But it’s been a busy day here, so I’m keeping this for later on. Meanwhile, I am sharing a set of four Tanka poems which I wrote last year. I hope you enjoy reading these. Also, my apologies for not being able to respond or visit back. Will catch up soon.
1.the song
you play on loop
unchaste-
the sanctum in your house
scrubbed harder and harder
2. winters
bring back familiar
aches-
old desires burn
in the blazing hearth
3. walking
through the alleys
of the past-
whoosh chirrup flutter
life returns in joyful haste
4. the rain is
a painful reminder
of your love-
i see a farmer
drenched in happiness
This post is part of BlogchatterA2Z
Beautiful tankas, Sonia. I especially loved the second and the third.
Thank you 💐
My pleasure. 🌷
Life returns in joyful haste.. so beautiful!
We get busy. So don’t you worry, sweet Sonia. Do what you can, but write me a poem please. hehe. Thanks for this one. Loved all four. xoxo
Beautiful usage of words!
The winter and rain poems are my favourite 🙂
Dropping by from a to z “The Pensive”
I would like to read your aisling, when you get around to writing it. Coming to the tanka, I loved the last one! It just touched my heart!
Beautifully penned.