Hello, beautiful readers! It has been a busy weekend for me. My son and I went up to his university to sign a lease for the upcoming school year. It was a 10+ hour road trip in one day, so I felt drained emotionally and physically, but I also felt relief to have that task completed. Yesterday, I worked my part-time online job, went to the gym, and spent some time with a friend. Today is a holiday for me, so I'm finally finding my way back to poetry.
For this week's What Do You See? prompt, Sadje provides us with the picture below and encourages us to write an original story, poem, or caption.
Robbie's Spin the Bottle prompt encourages us to write a senryu, which is a poem with 3 or more lines with a short-long-short syllabication pattern. Senryu poems focus on emotions such as "anything that touches on the pain we experience through sorrow, prejudice, oppression, anger, and frustration." Humor and sarcasm as also popular elements in senryu poems.
(Image credit; Leandra Rieger @Unsplash)
new babe brought to life
uncertain world creates fear
practice resilience
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Your son will do great. Sending you big hugs. 💕
ReplyDeleteThank you! I know he is going to have an amazing experience. I'm just going to miss him. Thank you for your kind words and hugs. :-)
DeleteHi Yvette, Sadie’s picture works beautifully for a senryu. Your is very touching. Robbie
ReplyDeleteThank you, Robbie! The minute I saw the picture, the emotion from their expression just came to me. I'm happy you enjoyed it. Thanks for stopping by. :-)
DeleteThis is a beautiful poem Yvette. Its brevity makes the message even more powerful. Thanks for joining in.
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Thank you, Sadje! I appreciate your visit and am happy you enjoyed my contribution to your picture. :-)
DeleteThat is a long day, but nice to get the lease signed. Beautiful sentry, too! Xo
ReplyDeleteThank you, Denise! I drove most of it, but my son took over the last leg of the drive home. I couldn't keep my eyes open. Luckily, he's a great driver. Thanks for stopping by. :-)
DeleteCongratulations on getting your son settled on his next education journey! That's a big step. I love your take on the photo. So appropriate for these times.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Jan! All we can do is take it one day at a time. Thanks for visiting. :-)
DeleteBeautiful take on the prompt, Yvette. Good luck to your son. - Eugi
ReplyDeleteThank you, Eugi! I appreciate your well wishes. :-)
DeleteAll excellent!!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Chris! I appreciate your visit. :-)
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