
#TANKATUESDAY. This week it is Ekphrastic Tuesday.
Merril D. Smith selected the image this week. It’s a lithograph and you can read more about it HERE. Remember, we can see what’s in the image, so write your poem using the image as an inspiration. Don’t just describe what you see in the lithograph. Think about metaphor and allegory. Just remember to check what form you’re using. Some of the Japanese forms frown upon the use of metaphors. This challenge explores Ekphrastic writing, inspired by visual art.
I chose to do a Tanka this week, I really love this image, it’s very relivant to the world today .

death is so tired
exhausted by the burden.
no one here listens
he turns life’s timers around
drowning us all out of hand.
Sep 21, 2021 @ 17:03:43
It is so relevant to the world today. That was my first thought when I saw the image. Death must be exhausted. 🥲
Sep 21, 2021 @ 17:06:50
Thank you Merril I truly think he is 💜💜
Sep 21, 2021 @ 18:04:54
You’re welcome!
Sep 21, 2021 @ 18:32:09
Thank you 💜
Sep 21, 2021 @ 17:10:23
Beautifully done, Sis xx
Sep 21, 2021 @ 17:21:40
Thank you Sis 💜
Sep 21, 2021 @ 17:35:28
Great take on this, Willow. “exhausted by the burden” is very timely.
Sep 21, 2021 @ 18:31:35
I thought so too, our poor planet is dying 💜
Sep 22, 2021 @ 09:32:20
Very timely words. Great take on the prompt, Willow 🙂
Sep 22, 2021 @ 09:37:40
Thank you it feels like that doesn’t it 💜
Sep 22, 2021 @ 19:23:12
Willow, you picked up some relevant emotions for today’s world from the lithograph. Your tanka is excellent! ❤
Sep 22, 2021 @ 20:16:59
Thank you Colleen, I did try hard to.💜
Sep 22, 2021 @ 21:22:22
It’s excellent! Bravo 👏🏻🧡
Sep 22, 2021 @ 21:59:03
Thank you 💜
Sep 22, 2021 @ 21:59:38
I always feel sorry for death , he gets a very bad press💜
Sep 22, 2021 @ 23:22:23
LOL! Yes death is rebirth, but I know some don’t feel that. 🧡
Sep 23, 2021 @ 04:42:38
Yes indeed, he’s never a welcome guest.💜
Sep 27, 2021 @ 08:39:36
Thank you 💜