( Written for #TankaTuesday Weekly #Poetry Challenge hosted by Colleen, Synonyms Only: No. 331, 8/1/23)
The more mind drifts from
Emotions’ ripple, more duped
Still, mind- heart scuffle.
#TankaTuesday Weekly #Poetry Challenge, Synonyms Only: No. 331, 8/1/23
Good evening and see you next time.
Guidelines- This week’s challenge is Synonyms Only. That means you choose two synonyms for the two words below. Use must use the synonyms in your poem, NOT the two words.
Flow & Wave
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Always a tug of war between the two
Sincere thanks and regards.
My pleasure
as Sadje G says… a tug of war.
said so well.
a wonderful take, J🤍
Sincere thanks always.
always a pleasure 🤍
Hope all goes well with you. Anita
Oh! thanks, yes it’s OK.
Captivating wordplay,
Emotions dance and sway,
Mind-heart tango at play,
Good evening, until next day.
My sincere thanks and yes, good evening yet again.
Hello! Thanks so much for joining in. This is a lovely verse.
My sincere thanks.
You’re most welcome.
And then that moment comes when mind and heart are one and harmony exists! Great poem, J M!
Yvette M Calleiro 🙂
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Yes, that’s right. Sincere thanks.
The movement, the tension, the flow – you’ve captured it. Bravo.
My sincere thanks.
Excellent, J. M.! <3
~David
My sincere thanks.