Vintage Vibes
Drenched in the delight of love that grows with time, taking an inspiration from lingering shadows of the gnarled branches, they walk despite the slippery road of life. They find solace in togetherness and new promises.
snowy path threatens,
scares, yet we walk forward
enticed by the glow
that dances with promises,
old stories infuse new life
© Balroop Singh
Thanks to Colleen Chesebro for Weekly Poetry Challenge. This week’s form is tanka prose. There are two basic forms in classic tanka prose: Preface (explanation) and the Poem Tale (episodic narration.)
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Awesome vintage vibes drenched in the delight of love, such a lovely poem. The picture too is perfect.
Thank you Kamal, I am delighted to hear that. 🤗
Welcome always dear Balroop ❤️😊
Beautiful,, try to format it line wise for better presentation
The challenge was to write a tanka prose followed by tanka poem. 😊 Thank you for standing by to share your thoughts.
My pleasure ma’am
So beautifully presented, Balroop. I particularly love “enticed by the glow that dances with promises,” Your poetry always inspires reflection!
Love remains fresh for those who follow this glow Mae. 😊 I am glad November is over! Love your thoughts.💕
Problems are part of life and we must move ahead. Well written
Well said arv! Thank you.
This is lovely, Balroop! 💕🙂
Thank you for standing by to share your thought Harmony. 🤗
I love this Balroop! Yes, always walking forward with promises.
Thanks Denise, promises strengthen love. 😊
Well done, Balroop! I like how you have invoked LOVE into your tankas. This line: “old stories infuse new life” ❤
Thank you Lisa, I am glad you liked them.
Beautiful tanka prose, Balroop. So rich in emotion.
I’ve never written tanka prose but this was a nice learning experience. 😊 Thank you for your encouraging words Diana.
Your prose is poetic, so I’m not surprised that you pulled it off beautifully.
Many thanks Diana, love your encouragement. 🤗🥰
Beautiful, Balroop… 💞
Thank you Bette. 🤗
I think this isfabulous, Balroop. I love this form because of the prose paragraph (or paragraphs) followed by the tanka poem that somehow relates by showing a different aspect of what we were talking about in the prose portion. Bravo, my friend. ❤
Thank you so much Colleen, I was a little doubtful about the prose, which sounds just like poetry. Is there any word limit for the paragraph?
No. The prose shouldn’t be overly flowery or overstated. You could write a paragraph or two, add a tanka, add more paragraphs and another tanka. It’s the relationship between the tanka and the prose that is most important. Your tanka shouldn’t repeat what the the prose already said. Instead, it should reveal something that connects the prose and tanka. The most powerful tanka prose is something personal as it’s written in first person. This is a really expressive form. I knew you would love it. ❤️
Thank you for telling more about this form Colleen, you are such a darling! Love your support. Stay blessed and keep inspiring. 🥰
I love working with this poetry and enjoy seeing you and everyone else write these forms. It’s just plain fun! ❤
What a lovely, hopeful poem.
Thank you Jacqui.
Absolutely beautiful, Balroop!
Thank you Jill.
Yummmm, this poem is so pretty. Almost makes me look forward to snow. 🙂 The way you capture walking in slippery snow, and walking hand in hand in a slippery relationship (’cause all relationships are slippery – and we hold on as best we can) is perfect. Also, will you soon travel to Tahoe and get a bit of that slippery snow walking yourself? Looks like snow showers are expected soon. xo
Love your reflections about relationships Pam… snowy yet warm, strengthened by years that fleet by! Thank you for the analysis. 😊
Your poems always make me reflect. That’s a good thing!
😊🤗❤️
This is quite lovely, Balroop.
Thank you Robbie 😊
Lovely words in prose and tanka, Balroop, and that image is gorgeous, too. Makes me wish it would snow here, just a little dusting would be nice. 🙂
Thanks Lauren, snow looks good in pictures only. 😊 Try driving through it!
I get it, that’s why I said a light dusting. 🙂 We used to live where it snowed enough to build a snowman with the kids, then it would melt by end of day. All that white is definitely beautiful, though. Have a good weekend! ❄️
Beautiful and lovely prose and an excellent tanka, Balroop. Loved the picture so apt with your awesome post.
Thank you Kamal, I am delighted to hear your thoughts. 🤗
Most welcome dear Balroop ❤️❤️😊😊
This is lovely, Balroop. It makes me think of a timeless romance ballad 🙂
Thanks Jacquie, love your feedback.
This is such beautiful emotion and I love the combination of prose-poetry, so well done!
Thank you Prag. 😊
Beautiful!
Thank you.
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Thank you! 🤗
Balroop, I love this combination in your Tanka Prose! A brilliant format and both elements reflect the hope, light and love that’s possible as couples grow closer over the years; where ‘old stories infuse new life’! Wonderful and sparkles of positive energy this dark afternoon!
Thank you Annika, your words always ooze with warmth that reaches my heart. I am delighted that you could feel all those emotions within this short composition. Love and hugs.
Bravo!