Once again, the shadorma set the creative juices flowing and produced the longest list of contributions yet, I think.
First in was Kat Myrman with a hopeful poem, reminding us that even bare winter trees hold the seeds of spring.
https://kmmyrman.wordpress.com/2016/02/10/winter-tree-a-shadorma/
Ken with a trio of very determined trees
Steadfast
choked, slaughtered,
near decimation,
resolute
nonetheless,
their true worth long neglected,
yet surviving, still
upon close
examination,
obvious
deception
of a natural order
becomes evident
on the move,
a forest of trees
cloaked in stealth
advances
beyond a faint horizon,
marching firmly on.
A first time entry from Gradmama with a clutch of three shadorma. That last line is a surprise punch in the gut 🙂
A trio of Shadorma poems of Trees
Bill Engleson chooses to ignore the mist, either mysterious or threatening, and just gives us his love of trees. Beautiful.
Sojourn
Deep grey woods,
Sun’s shimmering hope
pushing through,
warming me
as I catch my breath, leaning
on the heart of Oak.
Crow’s poem is pure delight. Any poem with ‘bold fish’ in it has my vote.
https://crow.wordpress.com/2016/02/10/poem-20160210/
Merril goes one step over and above the call of duty and gives us a rhyming shadorma—a tribute to two girls, full of a naive joy.
February Oak: Poetry Challenge #17, Shadorma | Yesterday and today: Merril’s historical musings
To be expected, a particularly delicate poem from Jennifer. I love the contrast between the statements about the unbending stoicity of trees, and the breaking into leaf and bud.
Breathe | Graceful Press Poetry
An interesting take by Doug the Elusive Trope, who concentrates on the atmosphere of the picture and the possible message that is carried in the misty air.
Kerfe’s poem (and illustrations) is a tribute to life, full of clever word play.
What Grows Here? | method two madness
I love the mystical element of Natalia’s thoughts on trees.
Between Heaven and Earth | Weaving Gold
Janice sees benevolence in her trees, gentle and protective.
Hidden Life of Trees – Ontheland
Carol’s poem picks up the attitude of the trees, watchful and attentive.
Gathering~Shadorma – WritersDream9
Geoff—someone else who has a thing about the omnipotence of god coffee! Clever 🙂
Freed from Writer’s Block
Cleaving words
To your will is hard
With sharp mind
And coffee
You’ll unearth the grain hidden
In your wooden prose.
Jazzytower with a poem full of the damp dripping of fog
https://thoughtsandentanglements.wordpress.com/2016/02/13/trees/
A second one from Kerfe. The gorgeous collage illustrations steal the show for me.
Stars of Everything (for Thornton Dial) | method two madness
And last, Sri with and epic stanza shadorma-style poem
https://srisudhak.wordpress.com/2016/02/15/trees-we-have-a-lesson-to-preach/
Thanks so much for these small gems of poetry. Who would ever have thought that 26 syllables could convey so much?
New theme tomorrow. Must get on and think of one…
Wow! I am in awe–this challenge produced so many great poems, and all so different!
It’s amazing what you can do with 26 syllables, isn’t it?
I’ll second that. (K)
It’s nice to see so many responses.
And so many good ones too 🙂
Date: Tue, 16 Feb 2016 15:04:17 +0000 To: jane.dougherty@dbmail.com
Indeed!
Thank you for inspiring me to write and for introducing me to wonderful writers. Clicking links and off to read.
After the inspiration, the best part is meeting new people with similar ways of looking at things.
Date: Tue, 16 Feb 2016 15:24:07 +0000 To: jane.dougherty@dbmail.com
Yes! I enjoy meeting people through their writing.
That was awesome summation Jane…feeling blessed to be a part of such lovely contributions…thanks again
I don’t feel I do justice to these poems, Sri. It’s just so wonderful that so many poets use the prompt to create something unique.
Date: Tue, 16 Feb 2016 18:44:34 +0000 To: jane.dougherty@dbmail.com
Don’t say that jane…you really do a great job..I was never into reading. But, your prompts n posts have inspired me to read more…your efforts definitely need applauds…
That’s brilliant! I’ll have to put a lot of thought into tomorrow’s prompt, pleased that it nudges something waiting to be revealed 🙂
Date: Tue, 16 Feb 2016 20:05:19 +0000 To: jane.dougherty@dbmail.com
Waiting for your prompt…I made my haiku attempt too…for the secret keeper’s prompt…your post was the reason too…
I’m glad you’ve tried Secret Keeper’s prompt. It’s a good idea, using a handful of words well. I’ll have to try that soon. Date: Tue, 16 Feb 2016 20:10:41 +0000 To: jane.dougherty@dbmail.com
You can read my haiku at…http://srisudhak.word press.com/2016/02/17/a-promise-made/
Can’t access your page at the moment. Will try again later.
Try at
https://srisudhak.wordpress.com/2016/02/17/a-promise-made/
Nope, still says ‘page can’t be found’.
Date: Wed, 17 Feb 2016 08:46:44 +0000 To: jane.dougherty@dbmail.com
Shall look at the link again…will get back to you
https://srisudhak.wordpress.com/2016/02/16/a-promise-made/
This link will work…there’s a date mismatch in the earlier links…it was timezone impact…