Sea swells swirling endlessly
Protected cove sought for rest
A beacon of light shines through
Early winter dusk
Guiding me toward the sound
I maneuver my vessel
Skilled hands holding steady while
Chilly north winds blow
Safely moored in calm waters
A moment of gratitude
Precedes the yearn for home and
Warmth around the hearth
Sadje’s What do you see # 214
Colleen’s 24 Seasons Syllabic Poetry Challenge, No. 10
Write a series of three dodoitsu (syllable count of 7-7-7-5) using the following kigo phrases:
- #1: “early winter dusk”
- #2: “chilly north winds blow”
- #3: “warmth around the hearth”
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Loved the poem, and also how you used Sadje’s image to inspire.
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Thank you, Reena! 😊
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So beautifully combined both the challenges Jennifer. Thanks for joining in.
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Thank you, Sadje!😊
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You’re welcome
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Yes! This is what I hoped… the magic between the three dodoitsu poems tell a lovely tale, Jennifer. And, you worked it in with Sadje’s challenge too! ⭐️
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Thank you, Colleen! 😊
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You’re so welcome!
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Jennifer that was such a great idea to use Sadje’s image – two prompts in one 🙌
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Thank you, AJ! Sometimes it takes more than one creative prompt to put an idea in my head😊
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You made a great story out of this!
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Thank you! 😊
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“Safely moored in calm waters – A moment of gratitude” this is gorgeous writing. ❤️
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Thank you so much!😊
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Wonderfully descriptive.
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Thank you!😊
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Jennifer, I love the tale of danger, safety, and home you told here.
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Thank you, Lisa!😊
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You’re welcome 🙂
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