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torrent tableau

torrent tableau 

it’s the kind of storm
that rattles the walls
illuminating
obscurity with
flashes of brilliance
an awakening

~kat

The Tableau

The Tableau, a poetry form created by Emily Romano in October of 2008, consists of one or more verses, each having six lines. Each line should have five beats. There is no set rhyme scheme, although rhyme may be present. The title should contain the word tableau.

Since the dictionary states the word tableau means picture or representation, the poem should reflect this. A picture should come to mind as the poem is read.


morning tableau

morning tableau

it’s still dark outside
when the alarm screams
hit snooze, close my eyes
cat perched on my face
wet dog nose in my
ear, sleep ain’t happ’ning

~kat

The Tableau

The Tableau, a poetry form created by Emily Romano in October of 2008, consists of one or more verses, each having six lines. Each line should have five beats. There is no set rhyme scheme, although rhyme may be present. The title should contain the word tableau.

Since the dictionary states the word tableau means picture or representation, the poem should reflect this. A picture should come to mind as the poem is read.


eventide tableau

eventide tableau

unwinding at dusk
birdsong in the air
hummingbirds jousting
doves, wrens, and finches
flutter ‘round feeders
me, learning to breath

~kat

The Tableau

The Tableau, a poetry form created by Emily Romano in October of 2008, consists of one or more verses, each having six lines. Each line should have five beats. There is no set rhyme scheme, although rhyme may be present. The title should contain the word tableau.

Since the dictionary states the word tableau means picture or representation, the poem should reflect this. A picture should come to mind as the poem is read.


messenger

messenger

a flash of crimson caught my eye
it was a cardinal pearched nearby
though I tried my best to deny
that there was more to this, I
secretly hoped it was you saying hi

~kat

Slightly off form with rhyme and a few line run overs, but the cardinal and I had a moment so…

Gogyohka

Five rules of Gogyohka by Enta Kusakabe (1983).

• Gogyohka is a new form of short poem that is based on the ancient Japanese Tanka and Kodai kayo.

• Gogyohka has five lines, but exceptionally may have four or six.

• Each line of Gogyohka consists of one phrase with a line-break after each phrase or breath.

• Gogyohka has no restraint on numbers of words or syllables.

• The theme of Gogyohka is unrestricted.


A ReVerse Poem ~ 2 July 2023

What a surprising ReVerse this week, with so many things changing in our world. And not entirely for the better here in the U.S. Don’t worry, I’ll refrain from spelling that all out here. Those who are “woke” are experiencing lucid nightmares and those who aren’t are having wet dreams. Enough said.

At any rate, a lot of change is happening. Wildfires in Canada are sending smoke signals south of the border connecting us despite our attempts to set ourselves apart. We are humanity. One world. All of us reaping what we have sown. And in the midst of all this, life goes on. An update on the wren family who took up residence in my peace lily pot…we’re expecting…twins!!! I’ll keep you posted. Nature has not always been kind to the fledglings who got their start in the eaves and hollows around my house. We’re hoping for a healthy brood this time.

And I am hoping this post finds you happy, healthy, and hopeful. Never lose hope dear friends. Nature has a way of reminding us what is important if we forget.

Peace and happiness to you!

~kat


A ReVerse Poem ~ 2 July 2023

braced against winds of change
toes dug deep in sand where it’s cool
we breathe the same air
inhaling deeply, exhaling slowly
daubs of blood and nectar
eating up memory
making peace in the lily pot

~kat

A ReVerse poem (a practice I started many years ago) is a summary poem with a single line lifted from each entry of a collection of work over a particular timeframe and re-penned in chronological order as a new poem. Unlike a collaborative poem, the ReVerse features the words of one writer, providing a glimpse into their thoughts over time.