A Garland Cinquain
An ekphrastic poem
loving
tactile closeness
complex social networks
mothers and calves; pair-bonded males
tight ties
echoes
a world of words
piercing high frequencies
sound waves cut through murky waters
pictures
vocal
sweet exchanges
love, pathos, joy, warnings
collaborative, synchronized
fishing
coupling
sex for pleasure
mates belly–to–belly
nuzzle, click, rub, pectoral pat
fondness
decades
long memories
enduring relationships
shared emotions; dreams, ideas
one pod
loving
a world of words
love, pathos, joy, warnings
nuzzle, click, rub, pectoral pat
one pod
#TankaTuesday
The above garland cinquain was written for Colleen M. Chesebro’s ‘Tanka Tuesday’ prompt.
Poets were prompted to write ekphrastic syllabic poems inspired by the photograph of dolphins to the right, which was provided by D. L. Finn.
Ekphrastic poems exist to respond to a piece of art critically, analytically, and reverentially. For more information on ekphrastic poetry, see Colleen’s ‘Tanka Tuesday’ prompt.
Twiglet #275
‘Word of the day’ challenge
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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An inspiring picture led to a stunning poem!
🐬💙 Sara 💙🐬
A beautiful glimpse into the world of a dolphin pod!
❤ Thanks, Denise! ❤
What a delightful garland cinquain. It’s as if you got close to a pod of dolphins for real. 💚
❤ Thanks, Colleen! ❤
You’re most welcome. ❤
Beautiful.
💞🤎 Molly 💞🤎
Brilliantly sparkled. 🌠✨
✨💖✨ Filipa ✨💖✨
A wonderful ‘world of words’
😍🤍 Debi 😍🤍 ~ that twiglets prompt made me think about the dolphins from a different angle!
Thanks,
David
A wonderful picture and reminder that humans are not the only ones with language
This is great! I love your words!
❤ Thanks, Caroline! ❤
Sincerely,
David
Are they former residents of Atlantis?
TBH, I never thought to ask!
That absolutely charming.
🥰❤️ Misky 🥰❤️
Beautiful 💙
💕🧡 thanks, Paula 💕🧡
Love this. Beautiful. XoXo
💗💛 Selma 💗💛
Wonderful, David 💕🙂
💙🙏🏻 Harmony 💙🙏🏻