Monday, January 20, 2014

Of Magpies and Toads

    Muscian in the Rain by Robert Doisneau
I love you darling
with your comfort at arm’s length.
but when rain falls soft
on black and white autumn days
I seek the warmth of your touch.


This is generated by writing prompts from two wonderful writing sites.  The first, IGRT, is responsible for the form, which is called tanka.  A tanka contains 31 syllables in a line pattern of 5/7/5/7/7. Check out the link for a much more complete description, and other writers' tankas.  The second source, The Mag, has provided the picture.  Check that site for more writers' responses to this image.


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40 comments:

  1. Silent Otto January 20, 2014 at 6:54 AM

    Yes she is round , beautiful and makes me quiver .....
    Cheers Mary

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  2. FireblossomJanuary 20, 2014 at 8:49 AM

    Nothing like a love poem for a rainy day.

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  3. anthonynorthJanuary 20, 2014 at 8:59 AM

    Lovely words.

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  4. Brian MillerJanuary 20, 2014 at 8:59 AM

    tight little verse...i like the contrast of arms length and seeking their touch...

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  5. Other MaryJanuary 20, 2014 at 11:21 AM

    Thanks Mama Z!

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  6. Belva Rae StaplesJanuary 20, 2014 at 11:26 AM

    This is something to wrap your arms around!

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  7. hedgewitchJanuary 20, 2014 at 11:59 AM

    'Comfort at arm's length' --that can be good, or it can rain on the parade--either way,works really well here in your tanka, Mary.

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    1. Other MaryJanuary 20, 2014 at 1:54 PM

      Right Joy...a little ambiguity is a good thing sometimes. ;-)

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  8. Kerry O'ConnorJanuary 20, 2014 at 12:00 PM

    Just lovely! I believe tanka have been used for centuries as little messages of love and yours is perfect.

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    1. Other MaryJanuary 20, 2014 at 1:51 PM

      Thank you Kerry. And thank you for the tanka prompt. You provided us with great, indept information.

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  9. Pat HattJanuary 20, 2014 at 12:02 PM

    A touch almost in reach

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  10. HelenJanuary 20, 2014 at 12:26 PM

    Mary, I have fallen gently, softly in love with your tanka ....

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  11. brudbergJanuary 20, 2014 at 2:37 PM

    like the gentle touch...

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  12. Tess KincaidJanuary 20, 2014 at 2:54 PM

    Well done...I like the form...

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  13. Susan AndersonJanuary 20, 2014 at 3:22 PM

    Lovely.

    =)

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  14. humbirdJanuary 20, 2014 at 7:57 PM

    Nice and warm :)x

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  15. HannahJanuary 20, 2014 at 10:47 PM

    I really enjoy the persona the bond you create...your form is excellent as well. :)

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  16. Susie ClevengerJanuary 20, 2014 at 11:17 PM

    Beautiful Mary....

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  17. ScarletJanuary 21, 2014 at 8:02 AM

    I like that warmth in the black and white of autumn days ~ Lovely Mary ~

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  18. Other MaryJanuary 21, 2014 at 11:21 AM

    Thanks Grace. :o)

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  19. LydiaJanuary 21, 2014 at 9:14 PM

    Oh, this goes so deeply into the complexities of relationship. Concise and packed with emotion. Wonderful, Mary.

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  20. MichaelJanuary 22, 2014 at 10:56 PM

    the warmth of your touch. i like that

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  21. ClaudiaJanuary 22, 2014 at 11:58 PM

    the warmth of the touch...how the instrument longs for the player and vice versa... felt..

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  22. A Cuban In LondonJanuary 23, 2014 at 3:09 PM

    Your poem feels magical. Many thanks.

    Greetings from London.

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  23. HelenaJanuary 23, 2014 at 5:22 PM

    That is so lyrical! And I know a certain someone of a similar shape..........!

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  24. 21 WitsJanuary 23, 2014 at 7:26 PM

    Your words brought me right to that autumn day.

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  25. Brandee ShaferJanuary 23, 2014 at 8:57 PM

    Oh, I really like the form (one unfamiliar to me) and your words tucked inside it.

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  26. UnknownJanuary 23, 2014 at 9:12 PM

    Nice poem. Great choice of photograph to go along with it.

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