Summary

The web content presents a reverse sci(na)ku tanka poem titled "Material Escaped" by Roxanne Barbour, which is part of the '365 Days of Haiku Challenge', and includes invitations for reader engagement through email contests and Medium membership.

Abstract

Roxanne Barbour has contributed a unique poetic piece to the '365 Days of Haiku Challenge' with her work "Material Escaped." This poem is a reverse sci(na)ku tanka, a form that inverts the traditional syllable count of a tanka poem. The poem is inspired by the celestial beauty of Saturn's moon and is accompanied by a captivating image from Planet Volumes on Unsplash. Barbour also invites readers to explore more of her popular poems on Medium from November 2021, encourages them to join Medium through her referral link, and offers a chance to win one of her novels through a monthly contest by email submission. The content concludes with a personal note from the author, providing direct contact information for any inquiries.

Opinions

The author expresses creativity through the use of a reverse sci(na)ku tanka form, showcasing her ability to innovate within poetic traditions.
Roxanne Barbour values reader engagement and support for writers, as evidenced by her encouragement to join Medium and her direct communication with readers via email contests.
The inclusion of a referral link for Medium membership suggests a belief in the platform's value and a desire to foster a community of readers and writers.
By offering a personal touch with the chance to win a novel and providing her contact information, the author conveys a sense of accessibility and appreciation for her audience.
The choice of imagery accompanying the poem indicates an emphasis on visual aesthetics that complement the written work.

Material Escaped — a Poem

Challenge: 365 Days of Haiku 031: Material Escaped

Material Escaped

the layered moon of Saturn wept material escaped the moon disintegrated

This is a reverse sci(na)ku tanka, of the form:

3 words / 2 words / 1 word / 2 words / 3 words

This was written for the ‘365 Days of Haiku Challenge’, created by Cynthia A. Morgan, and brought to my attention by Cassandra Armstrong. (I’ve added tanka for my challenge.)

Written by Roxanne Barbour.

Peruse some of my most popular poems on Medium during November 2021:

The End of the World?

Read some of my Top Poems on Medium — November 2021

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Join Medium with my referral link - Roxanne Barbour

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@roxannebarbour

Want to win a copy of one of my novels?

Send an email to [email protected] with your mailing address and the comment that you are entering the December 2021 contest. I will pick one random entrant each month (actually I will let my husband do the honors) and mail out one of my missives to the winner. Enter each month for your chance.

Any questions, please let me know at [email protected].

Roxanne

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