6-Day Poetry Scratch Pad Challenge

[Evening Spark]

Don't forget that on May 1, 2009 the round 1 starts.

[hypocrisy]

start na ni karon mga bro?

[beyee]

game na? hehehe

[Peenut]

Start na? Diri nga thread mu post?

[Evening Spark]

Here ya go:

Haiku is a poetic form and a type of poetry from the Japanese culture. Haiku combines form, content, and language in a meaningful, yet compact form. Haiku poets, which you will soon be, write about everyday things. Many themes include nature, feelings, or experiences.

The most common form for Haiku is three short lines.
The first line usually contains five (5) syllables,
the second line seven (7) syllables,
and the third line contains five (5) syllables.

Haiku doesn't rhyme. A Haiku must "paint" a mental image in the reader's mind.

Here is an example:

Bleeding Heart
by: EveSpark

In these painful days - 5 syllables
I struggle so very hard - 7 syllables
to comfort myself. - 5 syllables

My heart is bleeding
knowing that I'm all alone
to face these sorrows.

I am lost in love
no inner strength to survive
everything is pain.

I must find someone
who can cure this bleeding heart
It's my only hope.

The challenge: Make at least 2 stanzas haiku on any of the following prompts:

1. You Left Me
2. I Need You
3. The Sunshine
4. Free prompt.

You have 2 days to post your works.

Good luck!

[Evening Spark]

Start na? Diri nga thread mu post?

yes, diri nga thread.

[beyee]

thnx evening spark! cge il start in my notebook sa hehehe... great ideas by the way

[Sol_Itaire]

When He Left
by: Solitaire

Angry and leaving
he didn’t bother to look
at my confusion.

Trying to catch up
I hastened my feeble steps
and called out his name.

Taking a brief glance
his dagger eyes seemed to say
that I was a fool.

Watching him drove off
I tried to hold back the tears
as heart bled inside.

[Evening Spark]

When He Left
by: Solitaire

Angry and leaving
he didn’t bother to look
at my confusion.

Trying to catch up
I hastened my feeble steps
and called out his name.

Taking a brief glance
his dagger eyes seemed to say
that I was a fool.

Watching him drove off
I tried to hold back the tears
as heart bled inside.

Thank you for your prompt response.
You have an outstanding haiku here.
The message flows naturally and
your readers can relate to it very
well. The syllabication count is a perfect
5-7-5. Each verse paints a picture
of pain.

The first verse is my favorite of all.
It is very well said and appropriate.
I see no typos and I couldn't think
of any suggestions for you.

I have a wonderful reading at your piece.

-Spark-

[Evening Spark]

Acrostic Poetry

Acrostic Poetry is where the first letter of each line spells a word, usually using the same
words as in the title.

Example # 1

"Smile"
-Spark-

Someone takes a stupendous
Moment to fondly share an
Innermost palpability of
Love and bequeaths a great
Excitement worth holding dear.


Example # 2

"Frontliners"
-Spark-

Friendly writers and authors
Roam around WDC to eagerly
Offer motivation and encouragement.
Now we envision to share the spirit
Together we write on and not faint, we
Love to share reviews, smiles and
Insights to our works. This is a
Never-ending mission of each frontliner.
Enthusiastic to engage in any activities.
Rejoicing with triumphs we achieve -
Surprisingly this is our creed we wish to impart.


The challenge:

Make an acrostic using any of the prompts below:

1. Istoryans
2. Pinoy Ako
3. Heartache
4. Free prompt

You have two days to post an entry. Thanks.