Tag Archives: Gogyohka

July 7, 2023

messenger

By Kat Myrman 
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.

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July 6, 2023

romanticized

By Kat Myrman 
romanticized 

romantic isn’t what you think
not flowers, chivalry or sweets
it’s not even poetry…surprised?
at least to me it’s not a thing
romantic’s when I feel your gaze and we lock eyes…

~kat

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.

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July 5, 2023

Independence Day 2023

By Kat Myrman 
Independence Day 2023

freedom for the chosen
opportunity for the few
doors closed to the hopeful
pursuit of happiness denied to some
parades, hot dogs, mass shootings, music, fireworks…god bless America 

~kat

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.

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July 4, 2023

the way of tea

By Kat Myrman 
the way of tea

tea done well requires intention
a sentimental favorite mug
special leaves, time for steeping 
sweetness…cream and honey
an invitation to pause, to breathe, to be

~kat

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.

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July 3, 2023

sky-scaping

By Kat Myrman 
sky-scaping

there’s a storm brewing
gray clouds swallowing the sky
thunder rumbling 
I should take shelter but I’m transfixed
cloud gazing

~kat

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.

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