Three Summer Senryū

E.A. Colquitt composes three senryū – using the provided 'Northern Hemisphere' kigo phrases – for Tanka Tuesday’s 24 Seasons Syllabic Poetry Challenge, #38. She gets snarky about the cold June weather, then contrasts it with a peaceful woodland mindfulness session - something she's always wanted to do.

Three Summer Kimo

Reading Time: 5 mins and under Enjoy my work? Support it here 🙂 E.A. Colquitt composes three kimo poems – using the provided list of kigo words and phrases – for Tanka Tuesday’s 24 Seasons Syllabic Poetry Challenge, #36. As Shōman (Fine Weather) moves into its second week, the poet reflects on the current weather, … Continue reading Three Summer Kimo

New Look: New Love? (Etheree, #1)

E.A. Colquitt composes her first etheree – using the provided list of kigo words and phrases – for Tanka Tuesday’s 24 Seasons Syllabic Poetry Challenge, #35. As a new season, Shōman (Fine Weather), begins, the poet reflects on Koromagae in the West: what would changing our seasonal wardrobes do for our confidence - our hopes and dreams?