Summary

The web content discusses the "Treasure" prompt from the 31 Days of May SCWBI Challenge, featuring Tanka poetry and highlighting contributions from Indra Raj Pathak, Rasheed Hooda, and Saloni Joshi, with a call for participation and an upcoming index of related works.

Abstract

The article titled "Treasure" is part of the 31 Days of May SCWBI (Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators) Challenge, focusing on the creation of Tanka poetry. It emphasizes the power of words as a treasure trove of wisdom and a catalyst for personal growth, while also acknowledging their potential to heal or harm depending on perspective. The piece showcases the creative responses of various authors to the challenge, including Indra Raj Pathak's humorous take on the word 'exhausted,' Rasheed Hooda's reflective journey through Oklahoma, and Saloni Joshi's poetic gift. The author invites others to join the challenge and promises to compile an index of all the works inspired by the prompt at the challenge's conclusion.

Opinions

Words are likened to a treasure that can offer wisdom and inspire growth.
The dual nature of words is acknowledged, with the capacity to both heal and harm.
The author expresses admiration for the clever and insightful contributions of other writers to the challenge.
There is an open invitation for others to participate in the SCWBI challenge, suggesting a community-oriented approach to creativity.
The author apologizes for any missed contributions and requests to be notified of any oversights to ensure a comprehensive index of works.
The article concludes with a nod to the Instagram post related to the challenge, possibly to encourage broader engagement with the prompt across different platforms.

Treasure

#20 of 31 Days of May SCWBI Challenge- Tanka

Words can be treasure

Golden nuggets of wisdom

Impetus for growth

Dual nature to heal or harm

Perspective holding the key

Gems from playing with prompts today include

Indra Raj Pathak’s cleverly crafted wisdom

Exhausted- Humor Thy Name

A word 'exhausted' terribly exhausts Marketing strategists. Immensely marketable and consumer catchy it is. Thrives a…

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Rasheed Hooda takes us on his un-exhausting journey through Oklahama…a treasure trail to be followed through his links

I Have Never Been To Heaven

I came to the United States in January of 1974 to attend the Northwestern Oklahoma State University in Alva, Oklahoma…

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Saloni Joshi’s gift to poets

A Poet's Gift

His abstract thoughts packed Wrapped in flowy mellow words So intangible A ribbon of rhyme & rhythm A poet's small gift…

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If I have missed any others that have been prompted by this challenge in the last day, I apologise…please give me a nudge and I will add them to the next prompt. At the conclusion of the challenge I will create an index to all the rippling treasures this prompt uncovered.

“Treasure” – today’s prompt from the 31 days of May challenge being run by SCBWI West (Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators) …if anybody feels like participating, join in as you please.