Last month, Colleen asked Yvette Calleiro to select a syllabic form for us to learn more about. Her choice was a form that Gwen Plano created, called the 4-11. You can find her 4-11 form HERE.
I have written a two stanza 4-11 and called it pride. Hoping to give someone special a lift….they know who they are.
PRIDE
Take heart, grow wings
Own your true soul
Turn to the light
Forsake the pain
That lies will bring
Take your counsel
Steady your step
Grab honesty
Only then you’ll
Find honesty
Take heart, grow wings
Pride can mean more
Than vanity
The soul inside
Must be set free
Ignore the slings
And words of fools
You must be true
Fight for your rights
Be proud, be loud
Now as before
Pride can mean more.
THIS IS PART OF COLLEEN CHESEBRO’S TUESDAY TANKA.
willowdot21 
Aug 09, 2022 @ 13:16:10
Brilliant, Sis!
Aug 09, 2022 @ 13:30:30
Thank y Sis 💜💜
Aug 09, 2022 @ 13:44:02
Well done, Willow! So meaningful, both!
Aug 09, 2022 @ 13:47:53
Thank you Annette, 💜💜💜
Aug 09, 2022 @ 14:31:36
Beautiful message, Willow – well done.
Aug 09, 2022 @ 14:42:54
Thank you Dan I hope it lifts my friend 💜💜
Aug 09, 2022 @ 14:37:07
Good one👍🏻
Aug 09, 2022 @ 13:41:46
Thank you 💜
Aug 09, 2022 @ 15:32:36
Willow, these are such wise words and they fit into this form so well. I really love the way you put these two together. Love it!! ❤
Aug 09, 2022 @ 17:07:00
Thank you Colleen it was a joy to write 😊💜
Aug 09, 2022 @ 19:03:18
Well, it’s excellent!
Aug 09, 2022 @ 19:15:19
Thank you 💜
Aug 09, 2022 @ 15:46:39
Nicely done, I think you nailed it xx
Aug 09, 2022 @ 17:06:22
Thank you Sir !
Aug 10, 2022 @ 10:05:52
Most welcome, my Lady xx
Aug 10, 2022 @ 11:25:59
😁😁
Aug 10, 2022 @ 00:18:22
Those a quite nice. Plus, I love Karma Chameleon!
Aug 10, 2022 @ 04:12:32
Thank you Lisa 💜
Aug 10, 2022 @ 08:58:32
Both the poems are meaningful and beautiful. 🙂
Aug 10, 2022 @ 09:12:40
Thank you 💜 I did try to do that, they are one poem two stsnzas
Aug 10, 2022 @ 10:32:17
Both are so powerful, Willow. I hope they help your friend. Hugs 💕🙂
Aug 10, 2022 @ 11:49:30
Fingers crossed so do I 💜😘
Aug 10, 2022 @ 15:07:17
Lovely thoughts Willow and I agree…be proud! Well-done!
Aug 10, 2022 @ 16:20:30
Thank you Balroop 💜💜
Aug 10, 2022 @ 17:30:01
These are both excellent poems, Willow.
Aug 10, 2022 @ 21:42:01
I love both poems, Willow! And I absolutely love the video! It brought back great memories! 🙂
Aug 11, 2022 @ 04:07:46
The video, yes happy days. The poem is one of support… Life can be so complicated we need to know ourselves 💜
Aug 11, 2022 @ 11:48:12
Strong and necessary sentiments. (K)
Aug 11, 2022 @ 12:07:27
Yes I believe so 😊😊
Aug 11, 2022 @ 18:11:10
Beautiful and powerful, Willow. 🌈
Aug 11, 2022 @ 21:03:14
Thank you Gwen
Aug 11, 2022 @ 21:01:12
Both stunning Willow ♥
Aug 11, 2022 @ 21:04:36
Thank you Sally 💖
Aug 12, 2022 @ 01:39:07
Nicely done!
Aug 12, 2022 @ 04:30:28
Thank you 💜
Aug 12, 2022 @ 15:51:10
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Aug 14, 2022 @ 06:31:25
Great sentiments, so well expressed.
Aug 14, 2022 @ 09:45:55
Thank you 💜
Aug 14, 2022 @ 09:24:39
“Take heart,grow wings ”
Such a beautiful message 💞
It made me smile 😊
Aug 14, 2022 @ 09:47:37
Thank you 💜 me too 💜💜
Aug 15, 2022 @ 17:52:25
That is such a GOOD SONG that you shared at the bottom, Willow – I love that music video!
And your poem is so strengthening – I hope your friend takes it to heart!
❤
David
Aug 15, 2022 @ 18:04:09
I think I hit the spot with my friend who is a wonderful person and must believe in himself. Thank you so much for reading 💜💜💜
Aug 15, 2022 @ 18:35:35
🤗
Aug 16, 2022 @ 13:23:38
Nice