Inspiration – Page 3

Yakamoz – A Poem by Anita Bacha

On a fleeting mystic night

In the sleepy waters of the sea

I behold a stunning yakamoz

Alluring ripples of silver and light blue floating

Bewitched by the sight

I drown myself in her beguiling soul

Anita Bacha

‘Yakamoz’ is a Japanese word meaning the reflection of the moon on the surface of water, it can be a lake,a river or the sea or any other expanse of water.

I have just learned this word.It strikes me by its beauty.

The Fall – Tanka – A Poem by Anita Bacha

Blowing strong winds

Robed in auburn leaves

The Fall dances

Moving on lonely

Embracing the change

Anita Bacha

Happy New Week, my dear friends.

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Whorling Auburn Leaves – Tanka – A Short Poem by Anita Bacha

Whorling auburn leaves
Whispers of autumn embrace
Summer bids farewell
Radiance of the sun fades
Scented chrysanthemum blooms

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Thank you!

Have a lovely October!

Silent Sentinel – Haiku – A Poem by Anita Bacha

A perched observer

The crow watches the traffic –

Silent sentinel

Anita Bacha

Golden Rays – Tanka – A Poem by Anita Bacha

Golden rays emerge

Blushing luster on your face

A gleam in your eyes

Extrapolate in tandem

Worth zillion stars in the sky

Anita Bacha

Leaves – A Collection of Haiku, Senryu and Tanka Poems by Anita Bacha

Dear friends,poetry lovers and readers,

I am glad to announce that I have just added a new release to my repertoire –

LEAVES

It’s a collection of short poems,namely haiku,senryu and tanka written fondly with you in mind.

I picked up my quill after a long illness to compile this collection of haiku, senryu and tanka poems which, has been a major part of my recovery.Writing every day, no thrice a day, is my secret potion. On a naughty note, I wanted to prove to my ophthalmologist that writing won’t make me blind.

What is Leaves about?

Choosing a title for a poetry book is not an easy task especially when it comes to a collection of short poems.

One morning, I was gazing at the overcast sky when a yellow leaf fell at my feet, followed by another, yet another. Deeply marveled and inspired by Mother Nature’s cycle of life, I have named my new collection of short poems, LEAVES. Each poem molded, shaped, colored differently is a leaf from Mother Nature’s Notebook.

This collection of traditional and modern haiku, senryu and tanka is divided in three parts. The first one consists of haiku unfolding the four seasons of the year, starting with summer and ending with winter. The second comprises senryu and, the third and last one includes tanka.

Haiku is a Japanese poem of traditionally seventeen syllables in three, short, unrhymed lines. Nature themes and imagery evoking a specific season of the year are the traditional focus of haiku poetry.

Haiku developed from the hokku, the opening lines of a longer poem known as tanka, an ancient form of poetry that consists of 5 lines in a 5/7/5/7/7 syllables count form. The tanka poem is traditionally about seasons, nature and emotions. Senryu is another short form Japanese poetry similar to haiku in construction with three lines and seventeen syllables count. Senryu, however, tend to be about human foibles; they are often cynical and darkly humorous. Haiku is more serious.

Whereas traditional haiku and senryu poets observe strictly the 5/7/5 syllables pattern, modern poets try different syllables count and formats to achieve a more minimalist style.

Intensely perfumed

Queen of Arabian Night

Silken petals rose

Shoreline stroll

Two feet and four paws

Prints in the sand

Happy Reading,my dear friends

Anita Bacha

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