I have never heard of this form yet I’ve tried to follow the guidelines to create a lanturne.
The challenge has been given by Colleen (Word Craft Poetry #TankaTuesday) This week, we have to write a lanturne poem or a series of lanturne poems. (A series gets you extra credit, by the way).
The lanturne is a five-line verse shaped like a Japanese lantern with a syllabic pattern of one, two, three, four, one. (1, 2, 3, 4, 1).
I have tried to write a series of lanturne poems.
If
You yearn
for moments
If they call you,
wait!
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dig
deeper.
memories
coruscate to
cheer
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some
love to
embrace us
others look grim
drab
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all
attach
some essence
to stream of life
song
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sing
with poise
To handle
turbulent life
lull
© Balroop Singh
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Thank you for the inspiration to learn new forms, Colleen.
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My goodness, you have indeed triumphed with this form, Balroop! Well done you.
Thank you Annette, I am delighted to hear that. 🤗
Nicely done, Balroop. The form is challenging, I think, and your series flowed wonderfully. Beautiful poem.
Really? I think nothing is challenging for you Diana! Thank you! 😊
Ha ha. I like the forms that give me as many words/syllables as possible. 🙂
Beautiful, Balroop 🙂 The picture was perfect for its waving flow.
Thanks Denise, learning new forms is fun! 😊
You seem to have mastered the artform very well Balroop…. Excellent.. ❤
Thank you so much Sue🤗
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Hi Balroop, I have enjoyed reading all the poems that have been written for this week’s challenge. You have done a wonderful job.
Thank you Robbie, the lesser the syllables, more intense is the challenge but I love to learn new forms. 😊
Yes, you are right with that assessment. I think that is why I like Colleen’s 99 syllable format so much. It gives a little more room for expression.
I love free style, as it gives you the wings to go anywhere. 😊
What a clever poetic form. I love your start–If called, wait. That is often excellent advice.
Thanks Jacqui, I am glad you like it.
Lovely telling in this form Balroop ❤
Thanks Deb. 🤗
Beautiful poem, Balroop. I love how you captured movement and brought us deep within. 😊
Thank you Gwen for noticing the movement, much appreciated. 🤗
coruscate is such a beautiful word in this poem, Balroop…. and it just flows so beautifully.
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David
Thank you for sharing your thoughts Ben, much appreciated.
“sing/with poise”… Love that, Balroop! 🙂
Thank you Yvette.
Balroop, your lanturne series is fabulous. I love you weren’t afraid to try something new. ❤
Thank you so much Colleen, I am delighted to hear that. 🤗
I’m proud of you. You write such lovely poetry. 💜
Lovely Balroop ♥
Thank you Sally 🤗
I think you mastered this new form, Balroop. Beautfiul words. 💕
Thank you Lauren.