A Garland Cinquain
ablaze
gaseous fireball
millions of degrees
gigantic nuclear furnace
brings life
chirp, chirp
streaks of feathers
soar and catch the sunlight
along with insects for their young
alight
lemons
ripe, luscious fruit
vivid citrine gems sway
fleshy, mature, rich, flavorsome
heavy
tree hole
busy beehive
hexagonal pattern
molten syrupy honey drips
teeming
nectar
among petals
marigolds beckon in
softly flutter, blush at breezes
golden
ablaze
streaks of feathers
vivid citrine gems sway
molten syrupy honey drips
golden
#TankaTuesday
The above garland cinquain was written for Colleen M. Chesebro’s ‘Tanka Tuesday’ prompt: Poets were prompted to write syllabic poems inspired by a color of their choice. I chose the color ‘black’.
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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Wow, this makes me want to write a Garland cinquain. It’s a while since I have done so, Ben. Lovely poetry and use of colour. 🙂
Thank you so much, Marje. That’s so kind of you.
BTW, please feel free to call me ‘David’… That’s my first name. The word (lower case) ‘ben’ simply means ‘son of’ in Hebrew, and my father’s name was ‘Alexander’ – I created this blog in his memory. I know it’s confusing because ‘Ben’ (capital B) is also a name in English ~ sorry about the confusion!
Sincerely,
David
Ah, I will, thanks for lettimg me know. All the best, David. 🙂
❤ Marje ❤
Brilliant David love the garland format and tough to pull off but you created an amazing poem.
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Loved the image and colourful imagery in the verse
💚🙏🏻 Sujata 🙏🏻💚
Wow! Your photo and poem made me smile, so much joy in them!
Well David you are on fire such images, such colours it’s amazing!
🍯💛 thanks, Willow 💛🍯
A pleasure David.
This is fantastic – such imagery, and the form fits perfectly with the theme.
💛🌞 Dolly 🌞💛
David you won’t know what it’s like to find the space to comment on a blog like yours,
Phew finally the white square –
What is the difference between a garland and a bouquet ?
Oh yes of course the garland decorates the neck
It’s an exquisite flowered chain
And the 6th link is such a pretty clasp to close this stunning piece of lettered jewelery- the garland cinquain.
Marigold offering us the most delightful color.
💕💛 Abi 💛💕 ~ thanks for making the effort!
Lol
Be long suffering with me
A finally arrived there😂
I really like this form – I don’t think I’ve seen a Garland Cinquain before. Love the way the color is woven throughout!
💛💛 Muri 💛💛
Well done.
💛 thanks, T. F. 💛
Interesting poetic form. I loved the imagry.
💙💛 Molly 💙💛
I love how you use this form, David! Your imagery is so enjoyable! 🙂
☺️💛 thanks, Yvette ☺️💛