Summary
Roxanne Barbour's "Wings of Dragons" is a tanka poem that reflects on the protective presence of dragons over villages, as part of the '365 Days of Haiku Challenge'.
Abstract
The web content presents a poem titled "Wings of Dragons" by Roxanne Barbour, a top writer in Poetry and Space on Medium. This poem is a reverse sci(na)ku tanka, a form consisting of 3 words, followed by 2 words, then 1 word, and concluding with 2 and 3 words respectively. It is part of the '365 Days of Haiku Challenge' initiated by Cynthia A. Morgan and brought to Barbour's attention by Cassandra Armstrong. The poem evokes the image of dragons as guardians of villages, with the villagers expressing gratitude and welcoming the dragonriders. Additionally, Barbour shares her most popular stories on Medium from December 2021, invites readers to join Medium through her referral link, and provides a link for fans to support her work via Ko-fi.
Opinions
- The author, Roxanne Barbour, creatively uses the reverse sci(na)ku tanka form to convey the theme of protection and gratitude.
- The poem suggests a harmonious relationship between dragons (and their riders) and the villagers, emphasizing the idea of dragons as benevolent protectors rather than fearsome beasts.
- Barbour's inclusion of a personal challenge within the structured form of tanka showcases her versatility and commitment to writing challenges.
- The author's engagement with the audience is evident through the invitation to join Medium and the option to support her through Ko-fi, indicating a desire to build a community around her work.
