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Summary

The website content provides a haiku/tanka prompt on the theme of "door" for February 1st, 2020, and showcases contributions from various poets.

Abstract

The webpage is dedicated to a haiku and tanka writing prompt centered around the concept of "door," which was featured on February 1st, 2020. It includes a sample haiku that encourages writers to be ready for unexpected adventures, suggesting that doors can lead to new experiences. The page also educates readers on the structure of haiku and tanka, noting that haiku consists of 17 syllables in three lines of 5, 7, 5 syllables, often focusing on nature, while tanka has 31 syllables in five lines of 5, 7, 5, 7, 7 syllables and can be written in a series. The prompt is open for contributions, and the page lists numerous poets who have participated, indicating a collaborative and creative community effort.

Opinions

  • The prompt "door" is seen as an invitation for exploration and discovery in the realm of poetry.
  • Haiku and tanka are valued for their ability to convey deep meaning within a concise structure.
  • The inclusion of a diverse list of contributors suggests an inclusive and supportive environment for poets.
  • The reference to modern haiku that can address human nature as well as the natural world indicates an acceptance of evolving poetic forms.

Haiku Prompt

Doorways Unexpected

1st Feb 2020 Haiku/Tanka prompt “door”

© Brett M. Christensen — 2020

Take note; be ready For doorways unexpected Adventures await

PROMPT: Write a haiku or tanka using the prompt word “door” (or a derivative).

About Haiku and Tanka

A haiku is a form of Japanese poetry totalling 17 syllables (in the English language) which are usually arranged in three lines of 5, 7, 5 syllables.

It often references the natural world and more modern forms of haiku can also reference human nature.

A tanka is composed of 31 syllables in five lines (5, 7, 5, 7, 7).

It can be written in a series addressing the same subject matter.

Welcoming contributions from:

Cheney Meaghan Dennett Tracy Aston Bart Elbey Irene Brooks Jenny N Olson Anna West Molly Skeen Sundance Kid Whistling woods edh lamport Harper Thorpe Leah J.🕊 Jac Harmony Aline Mitul Bhat Ravi Shankar Rajan Oswald Chen Mariette Hebert Cuthbert Jenkins 🍵 Susan Brearley Gosia Rokicka Leanne Kathleen Daniele Alice Evergreen Shreya Srinivas David S. Giovanni Sonier Chelsea Marie Guérin Asante Kyle Morgan Cyndi Rooney Terry Bain Mary Keating Gilsos Drake Caeneus Carver Bain Nivedita Chandra Andy Smallman Jenise Cook Sarah Book Amy Jo Reynolds Barney Dinosaur Sabina Snow Bonnie Lee Reed Ely Matos Will Schmit Jen Turrell Heidi Franklin JA Wertz Anisesh Regina Fable Matthew Smith Shaan Sood Elizabeth Pearson Kind Regards Shringi Kumari vanaja shankar shweta upadhyay Jenny Justice Wendell McQuary Justcallmejillybean Ashwini Dodani Pratik Routray Anne Sipos Francine Fallara Vaishali Paliwal Kamga Tchassa J.D. Harms Kathryn Stumpf Sola Rae SusanFarmer ShaRhonda Justin Deming Caitlin O’Halloran Attie Bill DuBay Jr. ⚡️ Elizabeth Keyes Chris Drew Kitty Hannah Eden J.W. Parr Kenneth Muir Sonam Arora Zarina Dara 🥀💃🏻 Christina Ward 🌼 Brett Christensen Alma Awakened (fka Niña Traviesa) Cynthia Marinakos Kerri McNees ZUVA Namdi Harris Tapan Avasthi G.R. MELVIN Megan Tee Matthew Klope Priyanka Srivastava Sonal Sidhwani Jo Cohen Jonica Bradley Alexander Terrell Lisa Tomey Sarah Simon Yoahann Banaji Ayushi Goel Josie Elbiry Unique Writer Alan Asnen Nyaalo Mia Armando Batista Nathan Boyett Lahiriarjyama Ty Alexander Isaac Winters Matt McGee Kerim A. Altuncu Aurangazeeb A K Jim Mcaulay Philip Valenta, MSF :: [mezcalindo] Glenda Thompson E.M Pauling Sonal Sidhwani JJ West Blithe Anderson Sydney Duke Richey RyanR Gordon McFarland Carter Tinsley Bhupesh Gupta Deborah Horton Joshua Eddens Anupama A Lora K Lucente Destiny Miller Jansen Tang Linda A Robinson, PhD Kathryn Jean Elise Bebbington Anna Rozwadowska Tally David Petri Craig Randall Radames Vargas Heidi Chase Beverly Annette Little Zoe Yu Livia Thomas Anthony Hinko Siddharth Murali Oak dayton O’KONNOR Lisa Bolin Emily Daly Norma Martiri Ed Springer Srinath S. Janis Cox Pierre Trudel

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