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Connection: Ronovan Writes Weekly Haiku Prompt Challenge #55

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Connection: Ronovan Writes Weekly Haiku Prompt Challenge #55

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This week, the prompt words for Ronovan Writes Weekly Haiku Poetry Challenge are FIVE and THRIVE.

The example provided by Ronovan:

Breathe to be alive,

while you exercise to thrive;

exhausted, take five.

If you’ve never tried out a haiku before, and you’d like to learn more, click here to read Ronovan’s article on how to write a haiku poem in English form.

I decided to go with a Tanka, as the haiku I wrote felt incomplete, and chose today to post, because it relates to a character from The Fallen, and it’s release day! I hope you enjoy 🙂

darkness thrivedThanks to Ronovan for providing the opportunity.

Mel

My friend Colleen, over at Silver Threading kindly hosted me today. I just wanted the opportunity to say thanks to Colleen for her support. I really enjoyed writing the origin story.

16 responses to “Connection: Ronovan Writes Weekly Haiku Prompt Challenge #55”

  1. Olga Avatar
    Olga

    Your Tanka says so much more within the frame. Beautiful feel to it.

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    1. mbarkersimpson Avatar
      mbarkersimpson

      Thank you, Olga – I’m so glad you enjoyed it 😀

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  2. Jacqui Murray Avatar
    Jacqui Murray

    That’s a wonderful synopsis of your book. I know an awful lot about your character, her goal, and motivations now.

    BTW, I love Ronovan’s last line in his Haiku. It’s akin to ‘On the seventh day, He rested.’

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    1. mbarkersimpson Avatar
      mbarkersimpson

      Thanks, Jacqui 🙂 I agree – Ronovan’s haikus are great.

      Reply
  3. callummclaughlin Avatar
    callummclaughlin

    Nicely done!

    Congrats on the launch as well. I got an email this morning saying my pre-order had worked, so that was a nice little message to wake up to 🙂 I will certainly be doing my best to get to it soon!

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    1. mbarkersimpson Avatar
      mbarkersimpson

      Yay! I love when that happens 😀 Thanks, Callum. I know you have a literary mountain to climb first – A Game of Thrones among other things!

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      1. callummclaughlin Avatar
        callummclaughlin

        I’m sure it will sneak its way up my TBR somewhat 😉

  4. Silver Threading Avatar
    Silver Threading

    Mel, you are just fabulous! I love your Haiku and your Tanka!! Congratulations on your launch day! You are an amazing lady! ❤

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    1. mbarkersimpson Avatar
      mbarkersimpson

      Aw, thank you. As are you, my friend. I’m glad you enjoyed them. I really love Ronovan’s challenge ❤

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      1. Silver Threading Avatar
        Silver Threading

        Me too. My elves made me forget last week. LOL! 😀

      2. mbarkersimpson Avatar
        mbarkersimpson

        lol – those mischievous mythical creatures – they have a habit of causing trouble 😉

      3. Silver Threading Avatar
        Silver Threading

        LOL! 👼💗

  5. Marianne Avatar
    Marianne

    Melinda, your Tanka says it all! Ronovan’s really speaks to me, as thriving has been related to my by Spirit and I’m still making my way towards it.

    Enjoy a great day,
    Marianne

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    1. mbarkersimpson Avatar
      mbarkersimpson

      Thanks, Marianne. You have a great day too 🙂

      Reply
  6. angel7090695001 Avatar
    angel7090695001

    Love the tanka though (perhaps surprisingly as a poet) I don’t know anything about the constraints. I’m more of a freeverse poet myself with a touch of rhyme here or there.

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    1. mbarkersimpson Avatar
      mbarkersimpson

      Thanks, Louise 😀

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