It is an obscure humorous form mostly forgotten now days, since Shiki, many people use the tanka in the same way as the kyoka was once used, though there is a certain revival in the western world of haiku poets.
Here is my effort:
shooting for the stars
desert plant in the front room
bloomed with water
on a rainy summer day
far from Mexico way
desert plant in the front room
bloomed with water
on a rainy summer day
far from Mexico way
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prickly plants grow
like some people I've known
a little loving,
affection and attention
raises their seductive stalks
like some people I've known
a little loving,
affection and attention
raises their seductive stalks
Your post really was quite unique! So interesting. Thank you for your comments - very much appreciated. I really enjoyed what you did with the prickly plant here. I think I will try similar in today's Carpe Diem post. Not sure what the topic is but am looking forward to trying it. Thank again, was all enjoyable, very!
ReplyDeleteI read your kyoka poat and it was fantastic...I tried to comment on your page, but couldn't connect ... but then I'm having internet problems, again!
DeleteThere is a skill in having fun with risque (or risky) humor - something I think my whole family is good at. I have tried an failed at Limericks trying to keep them 'clean' and not quite getting the 'beat'. I think I understand the koyka now as, well good clean fun :) and even tossed in a third for you.
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Thanks Jules! Glad you enjoyed the post ... I'm having internet problems but will try to read you asap
DeleteLove the last one especially -- made me chuckle ;)
ReplyDeleteThis was a great prompt Georgia. :D
Glad you enjoyed ... sorry I can't do much reading today ... sent you a note.
DeleteAnd one more:
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:)
wow!!! you're on a roll!
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