This week’s #TankaTuesday prompt from WordCraft Poetry is to write an ekphrastic poem, a poem inspired by visual art. Reena provided a piece of her artwork for the challenge. My response is a tanka with a syllable count of 5/7/5/7/7.
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Butterflies Bloom
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riot of color
wild whimsy overlapping
patterned with daydreams
a mosaic of summer
where neon butterflies bloom
Myths of the Mirror 
Great Tanka….great imagery!! Great post Diana!! Thanks for sharing!
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Ha ha ha. Thanks, Kirt. Something short and sweet before I dive into my book tour marathon. Lol. I’m glad you enjoyed the poem. ❤
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Beautiful imagery . . . you took me there.
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Thanks for the lovely comment, Mark. A bit of a celebration for the end of summer. Have a beautiful week. 🙂
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Diana, somehow your word choices fit perfectly in this tanka – I especially love your use of “riot” and “mosaic” – they play off of one another in my mind!
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David
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Thanks so much for the visit and comment, David. I loved going with something fun and airy as a celebration of summer. Have a wonderful week and Happy Writing!
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Beautiful, Diana! Coincidentally, I made a note to myself on my calendar to plant flowers that attract butterflies next summer. I’ll just have to make sure my cat can’t read them, lol.
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Lol. I have a few butterfly bushes, Teri. And they love my lavender and mint. I need to plant milkweed for the monarchs since they’re endangered now. I’m glad you enjoyed the poem. 🙂
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Beautiful, Diana! So descriptive!
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Thanks, Jan. I enjoy sharing something short and sweet every now and then. I’m glad you liked it. Have a wonderful day, and I hope the weather is finally cooling down so you can enjoy a bit of summer!
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What a wonderful poem Diana. 💖💖💖
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Thanks, Cindy. Something light and fun to celebrate the end of summer. I’m so glad you enjoyed it. Happy Writing, my friend. 😀
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This is beautiful, Diana and it goes so perfectly with the picture- I loved it.
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Thank you for the lovely comment, Smitha. I’m so glad you enjoyed the poem. The artwork inspired some fun. ❤
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Lovely poem! 🙂
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Thank you, Linda. Much appreciated. Have a wonderful week.
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I hope you have a good week also!
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Hopeful and peaceful piece, Diana.
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Thanks, Jina. It was such a whimsical piece of artwork, I had to go in that direction too. I’m glad you enjoyed it. Have a lovely week, my friend.
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You too!
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Lovely poem to accompany the piece of art
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Thanks, Linda. It’s fun to go light and sweet now and then, and the artwork was a delightful celebration of summer. Have a wonderful week.
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Neon is exaggeration, neon is reflection … hence makes an intense statement.
Excellent take, D.Wallace Peach!
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Thanks, Reena. Your artwork was delightful and a pleasure to write to. Enjoy the rest of your summer!
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Thanks for linking, Colleen. 😀
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Perfect poetry for this bright and hopeful image Diana ❤
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Thanks, Debby. It was so nice to write for a bright and hopeful image. I’m glad you enjoyed the little poem. Hugs.
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The art and the poem are luscious! Thank you… love this!
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Thanks, Resa. I needed to go with something fun this week, and the artwork was the perfect inspiration. Glad you enjoyed the post, my friend. ❤ ❤
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xoxo
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Beautiful, Diana! Your lovely poem describes the image perfectly…”wild whimsey” and “neon butterflies,” love these!
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Thanks, Teri. I really like writing to prompts and this one was light and airy. A perfect opportunity to celebrate summer. 🙂
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Beautiful neon butterflies, and a lovely response to the prompt.
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Thanks, Khaya. It was fun to go light and airy for this one. I’m glad you enjoyed the little poem. ❤
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Beautiful words to compliment a lovely image, Diana. ❤️
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Thanks for stopping by, Lauren. The image was fun to write for. Something light and airy to celebrate summer. Have a beautiful Sunday. 🙂
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Oh that was lovely and fit the image perfectly!
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Thanks, Suzanne. Something short and summery this week. Kind of a last hoorah before autumn sets in. Have a great day, my friend. 🙂
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A fabulous poem, Diana – so suited to the theme and the image. Toni x
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Thanks, Toni. I’m celebrating a little bit of summer here as the season winds down. The artwork was wonderful inspiration. Have a lovely Sunday, my friend. 🙂
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Great poem, Diana! I love your take on the picture. 🙂
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Thanks, Yvette. The prompt was so different and fun to write for. It was refreshing to write. 🙂
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Diana, your words created a breath of summer. Well done. Hugs.
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Thanks, Teagan. It was fun to go light and whimsical, but how could I resist with that prompt? Happy weekend, my friend. ❤
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Diana, your word choice is exquisite! I think Reena will thrilled. “Neon Butterflies” could be a 70’s band! I love it. LOL! 💜
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Ha ha ha. “Neon” was the last word I changed/added, Colleen. It was such a fun prompt, and I was delighted to play along. Thanks for another wonderful challenge. 🙂
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You matched your words perfectly to Reena’s lovely art. Now I might go lie in the grass and read your poem again.
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Ha ha. Have fun lying in the grass, Mary. Summer is almost over! Thanks for stopping by to read. Have a wonderful weekend. ❤
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Thank you for sharing my summer poem. I’m delighted that you enjoyed it. 😀
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I really like this. It’s a kaleidoscopic romp through summertime, and sparks memories of childhood days in the backyard chasing after butterflies. Wonderfully fun tanka, Diana! 🙂
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Thanks you for the visit, Mike. Just a bit of summertime whimsy with this one. Those were the days, huh? Have a beautiful weekend, my friend. 😀
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Lovely response 💖
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Thank you, Val. A little whimsy for the end of summer. Have a beautiful weekend. ❤
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Thank you Diana. Have a great weekend too 💕
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Well captured in words! Perfect as always ❤️
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Thanks, Tessa. You’re so kind to stop by. I’m glad you enjoyed the tanka. Enjoy the rest of your summer!
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Oo, what a lovely, vibrant poem! 😍
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Thank you, Jaya. Something short and sweet before the weekend. I loved the joyful prompt. 🙂 Hugs.
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Wild whimsy is the perfect description. (K)
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Thanks so much, Kerfe. I think so too. Thanks for dropping by!
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The picture prompted your poem, and your poem prompts pictures all its own. Every line is evocative for me, both linguistically and imaginatively. As I always say about your stories, your poetry is never derivative; it always feels fresh and uniquely you.
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Thanks, Eric. You’re so kind to me. I’m glad you enjoyed the little poem. The prompt looks summery and joyous to me, and that’s what I wanted to capture. Happy Friday, my friend. Hugs.
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Lovely… Sharing!
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Thanks, Bette. Butterflies in the WP air this week. 🙂 ❤
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Awesome! 💞
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The imagery is extraordinary, Diana. I love your Tanka. ❤️
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Thanks, Gwen. I love the variety of visual prompts. This one was so playful. Happy Friday, my friend. ❤
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Gorgeous imagery, Diana! Love your tanka.🦋
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Thank you, Vashti. It was a light summery one to write for the fun image. Have a beautiful weekend.
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You have a fabulous weekend too, my friend❣️
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Your poem made me smile. It’s a nice companion to Reena’s art!
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Thanks so much for stopping by, Priscilla. I went with short a sweet this week for the playful image. Have a lovely weekend. 🙂
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Excellent response and such a wonderful post, Diana 😊😊😊
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Thanks, Kamal. Short and sweet today. I’m delighted that you enjoyed the poem. Hugs.
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Yes I completely agree with you but very nice. Always welcome dear Diana. Hugs to you too 🤗🤗
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Beautiful, this made me smile
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Thank you. Its a happy little summer ditty. Glad it made you smile, Rose.
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Lovely tanka Diana, I like the suggestion of “bloom.” This artwork speaks volumes… it compresses an ocean, a forest and blooming life. Whenever I dwell on it, I get some new ideas.
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What creative vision you have, Balroop. I just saw a garden, Lol (despite the fish). 🙂 I’m glad you enjoyed the poem, my friend. Happy Friday. ❤
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Love this and the idea of a moasic of summer!
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Thanks, Denise. A fairly straightforward celebration of summer today. I’m so glad you enjoyed it. Hugs, and Happy Weekend!
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Nice! I especially like “wild whimsy overlapping.”
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Thanks for visit, Laurie. I felt like a little whimsy this morning. 😀 Glad you enjoyed the poem. Happy Friday!
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Fun image and wonderfully matched and emotive verse. Kudos Diana!
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Thanks, Brad. I went light and summery with this one. Have a beautiful weekend. ❤ ❤
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A beautiful tanka. Hugs. 💕
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We need to spread the word about the beauty and importance of butterflies. Such a lovely poem, Diana!
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I know. We seem to have fewer this summer, Jacqui. Monarchs are now on the endangered list. 😦 Glad you enjoyed the poem, my friend. Hugs.
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‘A mosaic of summer’ … love that line! Beautiful poem, Diana 💕🙂
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Thanks for dropping by and commenting, Harmony. Enjoy the last weeks of summer, my friend. 🙂
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Poetry can be a lot of fun. Well done!
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Thanks, Anneli. A little bit of summer fun as the season wanes. Happy Weekend!
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You too.
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Well done, Diana.
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The perfect poetic response to Reena’s artwork! It’s been great fun to read so many butterfly-focused poems lately.
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Thanks Liz. A simple post and poem today for a fun piece of art. I’ve also enjoyed the responses. Have an awesome weekend, my friend.
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You’re welcome, Diana. We all need a bit of poetry fun, now and again. I hope you have a great weekend. My husband is taking me haiku hunting tomorrow.
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Ha ha ha. I love that. A walk outside is a great way to collect haikus. 🙂
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I’m really looking forward to stalking the wild haiku!
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Ha. A bit of the Gibbon’s muse.
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Exactly! My mother was a big fan of his.
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🙂
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