A Wayra
slave to whims of time
parenthood; work; shopping; sleep
clocks' hands spin erratically
align but fleetingly
poetry's portal clicks ~ step through
Wayra?
The Wayra (Quechua – wind) is a popular verse form of Peru and Bolivia. The elements of the Wayra are:
- 5 lines;
- syllabic, 5-7-7-6-8;
- unrhymed.
#TankaTuesday
The above was written for Colleen M. Chesebro’s ‘Tanka Tuesday’ prompt: Poets are to write syllabic poems inspired by the featured image a red door.
Let’s write poetry together!
When it comes to partnership, some humans can make their lives alone – it’s possible. But creatively, it’s more like painting: you can’t just use the same colours in every painting. It’s just not an option. You can’t take the same photograph every time and live with art forms with no differences.
–Ben Harper (b. 1969)
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[…] ben Alexander […]
Poetry does tend to make time feel as if it’s paused and the craziness of the world is muted. Love this poem, David! 🙂
💝💜 Yvette 💜💝
Wayra. You are good with all forms. Step through the door… yes.
💚💓 Selma 💓💚
Ahh I penned a set of wayras too,for this prompt! And I can relate to this one,except that I should replace parenthood and work with school life and homework! 😂
🙂🙃 Veera 🙂🙃
Awesome new form of meaningful poetry. I think this is your routine(The second line made me think)💞
😍 Jane 😍
Thanks, dear! ❣️
Writing is a different world altogether. I definitely agree with your beautiful words. A lovely realm to escape to. 🙂
❤️💟 Terveen 💟❤️
Interesting & brilliantly written…
💘💚 Navin 💚💘
David ✨💟💫
Well done! I enjoyed this whispering wind!
🤍💟 Muri 💟🤍
Awesome poem, David. “Step through” Yes. ❤️❤️
💚💓 Jeff 💓💚
Even with all the responsibilities of daily life, you still manage to create these little golden gems, and expose your readers to new forms. Keep sharing your world with us, good sir! 🙂
💜💞 Mike 💞💜
This is brilliant David and you have shown us a new disapline 💜
💙💓 Willow 💓💙