I LOVED your Tanka, Annette. AND… you played one of my all time favorite songs, Harvest Moon! So, what did you think? Do you like the rhythm the two extra lives give you? It is even more expressive than Haiku. ❤
I have a confession to make: When I’m checking the 5/7/5 or 5/7/5/7/7, I count the syllables with my fingers and do it with my own haiku as well as each and every one I read. I’m obsessive like that. Check line 4.
Still, I have problems with the way some English words are pronounced in different parts of the world. A good example is celestial (see-less-chill as opposed to see-less-chee-all).
I am also as finger-oriented and I see that NOW.. LOL! so, that’s about to be redone… Thanks, most appreciated. DONE! And I am thrilled… it drives me batty to see my OWN stuff not compliant
I LOVED your Tanka, Annette. AND… you played one of my all time favorite songs, Harvest Moon! So, what did you think? Do you like the rhythm the two extra lives give you? It is even more expressive than Haiku. ❤
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I was ready for a new challenge and this is fun! Glad you enjoyed the tune… it’s one of my all time faves as well,.. ❤
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You made my day. ❤
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Beautiful poem. ♥
I have a confession to make: When I’m checking the 5/7/5 or 5/7/5/7/7, I count the syllables with my fingers and do it with my own haiku as well as each and every one I read. I’m obsessive like that. Check line 4.
Still, I have problems with the way some English words are pronounced in different parts of the world. A good example is celestial (see-less-chill as opposed to see-less-chee-all).
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I am also as finger-oriented and I see that NOW.. LOL! so, that’s about to be redone… Thanks, most appreciated. DONE! And I am thrilled… it drives me batty to see my OWN stuff not compliant
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Who but your friends will tell you? I, too, appreciate people who told me in the past, too. 🙂
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Love it!
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Thank you, Bette! ❤
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Hello Annette! Beautiful Tanka! I love the imagery. 🙂
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Thank you, Vashti! It’s a stretch to think in “tanka” after wrapping everything up in a haiku. So, I appreciate your encouragement. ❤
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