seeing
listening, feeling
believing
words will land on the page
the way God intended
© Xenia Tran
Kim Russell is guest-hosting at Carpe Diem with the following invitation:
‘I would like the theme to be ‘the poet’s craft’, in which Carpe Diem’s poets express what they think it is, reflecting on their own experiences as haiku and tanka poets.’
For me personally, haiku and tanka are the poems that tap me on the shoulder when I am walking in nature and experiencing her magic and beauty. I used to carry a small notebook and pen with me and write them down as the words came. These days, I type them into my phone. The poems are usually very simple despite having several layers of meaning. They arrive freely when I am listening and have a pulse as long as I do not try to edit.
It is the opposite approach from how I was initially taught to compose my sonnets and polish my sestinas. None of those rules apply here and what I love about this process with haiku and tanka is that it always seems to come straight from the heart, rather than the head.
With love to you all from Eivor, Pearl and Xenia xxx
Photographs by Xenia Tran, edited in lr.
Camera: Panasonic Lumix FZ200, setting: iA, 1/200 s.
In response to Carpe Diem Tokubetsudesu Special #1 – The Poet’s Craft (Kim Russell)
Daily Prompt: None
dVerse Poets Open Link Night #195
Ah, the creative process!!!!
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It is so much fun when I get out of my own way ;o) xxx
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I know just what you mean!
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:o) xxx
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Beautiful words put together like this, poke me in the heart and thats when I know God is trying to get my attention. Thanks for sharing.
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Thank you for your kind words Deborah, I love how you know when God is trying to get your attention :o) xxx
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Just lovely 💖 That’s why your words resonate so much – because they come from the heart and it shows. Long may you continue 🙂 xxx
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Thank you so much for your kind words Cathy, lots of love to you all 🤗💖 xxx
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And to all of you 💕 xxx
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Thank you Cathy ☺💖 xxx
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Eivor, Pearl and Xenia: So, @Eivor, you are smart like a smart phone. Well done. Not all of us are.
Hey @Pearl, straight line to God. Would that we all could.
And @xenia – lovely pix. We can’t all be that good. But you do good.
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Thank you from all of us for your kind words Herb :o)
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That is so true, Xenia, words will land on the page the way God intended. The proof is in your tanka. 😊 🌹
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Thank you so much for your kind words Kim and for hosting this wonderful prompt at CDHK ☺💖🌷 xxx
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You’re more than welcome, Xenia. Have a good evening. xxx
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Thank you Kim, you too!☺💜 xxx
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I agree, Xenia, those kind of poems “from the heart” are the “best”, most meaningful and glorious to read… 🙂
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Thank you so much for your kind words Liesbet 💕🌷xxx
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I very much enjoyed both the tanka and your notes.
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Thank you so much Rosemary ☺🌹
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Isn’t that what the poet’s craft means? Words from the heart given by God to create the most beautiful poems. Thank you Xenia.
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Thank you Kristjaan, that is truly the way I experience it 💜
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Beautiful words full of emotion Xenia. Just lovely xo
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Thank you so much for your kind words Miriam ☺💖 xxx
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You’re most welcome xo 💕
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You kNoW it’s Funny My
FriEnd.. MaKing straight A’s
in Language Arts
and neVer
leArNinG
Labeled rules
of Grammar.. to
Never TaLkinG until
Age 4 and SpeaKinG
SonGs oF otHeRS to mINd
mELd A SpocK oF Love.. Funny
Little eMpath PathS and Angels
Are ofTen TaLL and Furry WiTh SMiLes..
trULy BeASts have been givEn a Bad WRap too long..
SPeaKinG
from juST
anoTher
Voice
oF YoUR CaNiNes.. my FriEnd.. Xenia..;)
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Thank you my FRiEnD, we feel blessed to hear those voices and feel those SMiLes sending our love to you, Katrina and your feline angels across the miles :o) xxx
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SMiLes.. my FriEnD
one of the saddest
pARts of Life i Feel for
oTHerS and have experienced
myself in illness is the inabiLiTy
to Feel a Dog
or a
Cat’s
Purr And
sMILe..
NoW
And truly many
Ceo’s and Politicians..
eTc.. don’t have the abiLiTy
aS even born/raised to FeeL this too..
Power and Status comes without
purrs too my friEnd and how
dArk a place
that is
as
empty
towers now
of SouL.. as well
with no bottom floor..
suReLy thaT eXplains a lot,,
with even sympathy for Devils
too.. without a Root of Love..:)
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Yes my FRiEnD, so many politicians forget that vulnerability, love and humanity are the only way to truly connect xxx
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That’s why your words resonate so much – because they come from the heart and it shows. Long may you continue.–Thanks.
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Thank you so much for your kind words Manisha ☺💖 xxx
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Your Welcome Dear !!!! and i m waiting for your next insight.
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Thank you Manisha ;o) xxx
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Yes I think the craft has to come from somewhere.
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Thank you Björn :o)
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Love this poem! Haiku and tanka both are center and heartfelt poetic forms. This is a lovely example. Which is why I get so upset when folks want to “westernize” them giving no thought to the hearts and culture that created them. Love Eivor without his winter jacket, soaking up sun and breezes!
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Thank you so much for your kind words Toni and I can understand how you feel. Haiku and Tanka poems seem to have a pulse and life force of their own and I love it when you can see and feel their heart beat. Eivor and Pearl are so happy the weather has warmed up again – this wh0le week has been gorgeous. Thank you for stopping by and much love to from all of us here xxx
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I know exactly what you mean ❤️
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Thank you Sanaa ☺💖 xxx
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Such a Zen process is to be admired, just as nature’s beauty is to be admired. 😉
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Thank you kindly Barry :o)
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So it does, when the words come from the heart ~ Thanks for joining us ~
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Thank you Grace and thank you for hosting another lovely OLN :o) xxx
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Your words so succinct but enormous in message. Brilliant!
Anna :o]
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Thank you for your kind words Anna :o) xxx
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Sometimes they hover and hover and leave ..never landing on my page!!
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Oh Rajani, the ones that do land on your page are amazing! xxx
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Too kind 🙂 Thank you.
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Love this poem! Haiku and tanka both are center and heartfelt poetic forms. I think “Haiku” was formed by Indian poet is it True ???
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Thank you Manisha, yes haiku and tanka are very heartfelt poetic forms. As far as I have always understood and been taught these forms are originally from Japan.
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Thanks to you for right information.
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You are very welcome Manisha xxx
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I like the reliance on God for the way words fall on the page.
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Thank you kindly Frank :o)
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One of the things I used to wish I could do was write poetry, but that is not my calling, apparently. But, I love reading yours. They are always heartfelt and meaningful.
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Thank you so much for your kind words :o) Although I originally learned to write according to (far too many) rules, I enjoy the freedom of simply writing from the heart so much more. Haiku and Tanka are perfect forms to write about nature in particular and I am so glad you have discovered a form you enjoy reading. That is often the first step to discovering what kind of poetry you might enjoy creating one day :o) xxx
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When you said the words just fall on the page, that amazes me. I’ve heard song writers say that the song just popped into their mind and I am flabbergasted. Those things just don’t happen to me. Maybe it is the scientist/engineer in me that doesn’t let things “just happen.” I feel I have to analyze everything. That doesn’t make for a creative soul.
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I have seen your creativity at play in your blog in the way you combine your words and your photographs. You do have a creative soul and maybe the process is different for you 💜
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Awww. Thank you! That is very kind. I’m glad you enjoy my blog. Hoping to get up another post today. It’s just been a busy couple of weeks and not had time to sit down to catch up on my blogging world.
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☺💖 xxx
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I absolutely love the simplicity and the depth of your haiku, tankas, and similar poetic forms.
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Thank you so much for your kind words LuAnne, I really appreciate your feedback ☺💖 xxx
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