24 Seasons Syllabic Poetry Challenge, No. 19, 1/30/24, Part II: Deep Cold
Bussokuseki-style is an archaic poetic device in which lines are written in a 5-7-5-7-7-7 mora pattern.
white stark scenery
blankets of the purest snow
arctic blue hues blend
sky and land seem intertwined
untouched by creatures or man
nature finds this secret space
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The Bag Lady 
Beautiful tranquility.
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Your tanka is lovely. What a vision.
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Thank you
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Thanks so much
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Lovely poem
💞Suzanne
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Thank you for reading
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Cheryl, your description of the “white stark scenery” and the use of sensory imagery beautifully capture the serene nature of the landscape!
~David
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Thank you!
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“Arctic blue” makes a great kigo word. Fabulous imagery!
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Thank you. I felt I’d just be repeating myself with three stanzas but I’ll work on that☺️
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That’s okay. Do what you feel comfortable with. Sometimes the words just don’t come. One is better than none. xx
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Thanks again
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So beautiful…let’s hope climate change doesn’t melt it away. (K)
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It already is
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Gorgeous poem for a stunning picture, Cheryl!
Yvette M Calleiro 🙂
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Love your poems Yvette, as always!
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Thank you! 🙂
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The beautiful scenery beguiling …it stretches out before us like winter. Fingers crossed Spring will come …this is beautiful Cheryl 💜
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Thank you
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Arctic blue hues – gorgeous imagery. 💙
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Thanks!
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A beautiful poem
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beautiful, Cheryl 🤍
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ove your poem Cheryl! It is amazing!
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Thanks!
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