avatarPoetry by Tapan Avasthi

Summary

The website content announces a "Floral Week Celebration" for poets to welcome the second half of the year with floral-themed poetry, inviting participants to share their daily poems on Medium and social media platforms using specific hashtags.

Abstract

The undefined website content introduces a poetic event titled "Nectar," which is part of the "Floral Week Celebration." This event is designed to inspire poets to craft and share flower-themed poetry during the first week of July. The author, Tapan Avasthi, expresses a desire for the second half of the year to bring better fortunes and encourages poets to join in welcoming this period with positivity and creativity. Participants are encouraged to publish one poem per day, adhering to the floral theme, and to share their work with Medium publications and on social media using the hashtags #floral-week or #Floral Week. The content includes a haiku and an illustration by the author, setting a reflective and hopeful tone for the event.

Opinions

  • The author, Tapan Avasthi, reflects on the swift passage of the year, expressing a personal hope for improved circumstances in the upcoming months.
  • There is a sense of shared sentiment among poets, suggesting a collective desire for a more positive second half of the year.
  • The author conveys a welcoming attitude, likening the sharing of floral poetry to the Indian tradition of greeting guests with flower garlands.
  • The event is seen as an opportunity for poets to inspire and be inspired, fostering a community of creativity and mutual support.
  • The guidelines provided for participation indicate an inclusive and structured approach to the celebration, encouraging a diverse range of poetic expressions within the specified theme.

A Haiku

Nectar

Floral Week Celebration

Photo by Carolien van Oijen on Unsplash

Pleased by buzzing bees Flower cheered the guzzling guests — Nectar on the house

Author’s Note:

Poetry Floral Week | Illustration by the Author

Dear poets, July is knocking on our doors. Gosh! Half of the year is already gone, and I didn’t like the way it went by. I’m sure many of you’d share similar sentiments. I’m praying and hoping that the second half of the year may bring some good things. In India, we welcome guests with a flower garland. How about we welcome the second half of the year with floral poetry?

Participation Guidelines:

  • Theme: “Flower”
  • Any poetry form that lets you express your thoughts and emotions
  • One poem daily in the first week of July
  • Publish your work with any Medium publication
  • Use hashtag #floral-week or #Floral Week, if you’re sharing it on any social media platform
  • Share your work as a comment to this story

Let’s get inspired so that we can inspire the world around us!

Tapan Avasthi 2020

Poetry
Haiku
Nature
Flowers
Floral Week
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