Hello, beautiful readers! For this week's #TankaTuesday, Robbie invites us to write an implied metaphor within our poem. She explains that an implied metaphor is when a word/phrase is connected to an object/action though it is not literally applicable. I've decided to write a seox, which is a poem with a syllabic pattern of 3-7-6-5-4-3. I've bolded and italicized my metaphors.
I could feel the power of the words in this poem, Yvette. Realism also peeps through. Well-done!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Balroop! I appreciate your visit. :-)
DeleteOM gosh, Yvette, what a sad poem. I know it's true, but if we could see ourselves when we get mad, especially at children, maybe we would think twice about getting mad. What a touching poem, my friend. :) xxxx
ReplyDeleteThank you, Marsha! I'm grateful that wasn't my childhood, but it hurts my heart to know there are children out there who are suffering this way. Thanks for visiting! :-)
DeleteHi Yvette, this is such a tragic poem. Thanks for joining the challenge. Robbie
ReplyDeleteThank you, Robbie! I wasn't expecting to take such a negative tone, but that is what my mind created. I appreciate you stopping by. :-)
DeleteWow! This was powerful, Yvi. Words cut to the bone!! I connected with this poem immediately. My step-mother was a real piece of work!
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry to hear that, Colleen! It hurts my heart that people can be so cruel to children. Sending hugs to your inner child... XOXO
DeleteSadly true for many I have journeyed with, and sadly true for me, evocative, yes triggering too - but I'm through the worst of that :)
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry it brought back bad memories, Paul! I hope you have found healing peace since then. Thank you for sharing! :-)
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