A Choka Poem for #TankaTuesday

10/25/2022

Hello blog friends, I've got a new poem to share. Writer/poet Anita Dawes selected the theme for this week, and it is: what you wish for.

The poet master, Colleen Chesebro, often encourages budding poets to stretch and learn different poetic forms. With her urging in mind, I decided to write a choka poem. I had never heard of this form before today, so you are my test readers. 😊

Choka is a Japanese story-telling form of nine lines with this syllabic format: 5-7-7-5-7-5-7-7-7. There are a few variations of this form, but the one I've listed is the one I'm using.

My choka is a prayer and a story. I hope you like it.

I hope you have a wonderful week! ❤️

28 Comments

Paula link

10/25/2022 15:10:21

Beautiful 💖

Gwen M. Plano

10/25/2022 15:42:29

Thank you, Paula, so kind of you to say. 😊

Jacquie Biggar link

10/25/2022 16:49:16

A little peace would be nice for a change. Beautiful, Gwen.

Gwen M. Plano

10/26/2022 06:15:43

Thank you, Jacquie. If only... I'm hoping the holidays lift everyone's spirit. 😊

Jill Weatherholt link

10/26/2022 02:57:43

Beautiful, Gwen. I pray for the same. xo

Gwen M. Plano

10/26/2022 06:19:38

Thank you, Jill. Together, prayer is powerful. ❤️

Annette Rochelle Aben link

10/26/2022 05:39:08

You have given wings to the hopes of many!

Gwen M. Plano

10/26/2022 06:16:47

Thank you, Annette, very kind of you to say. 😊

Elizabeth Gauffreau link

10/26/2022 05:41:12

I love your prayer for peace, Gwen!

Gwen M. Plano

10/26/2022 06:17:18

Thank you, Liz. 😊

Staci Troilo link

10/26/2022 06:12:55

Lovely poem and sentiment, Gwen. (And for your first choka? Amazing.) Hugs.

Gwen M. Plano

10/26/2022 06:18:10

Thanks so much, Staci. I'm elated you like it. ❤️

Priscilla Bettis link

10/26/2022 06:20:01

It's a beautiful prayer-poem, Gwen!

Gwen M. Plano

10/26/2022 06:40:03

I'm so pleased you liked it, Priscilla. Thank you. 😊

Marcia Meara link

10/26/2022 07:01:19

You've put into words what many of us are thinking daily, and you've done it beautifully, my friend. LOVE this one! :D <3

Gwen M. Plano

10/26/2022 07:59:10

Thank you so much, dear Marcia. ❤️

D. Wallace Peach link

10/26/2022 08:21:01

A lovely poem, Gwen. Do we ever need to touch base with our hearts and choose peace. I like the choka because it has so many lines to play with (easier for a prose writer. Lol). I'm so glad you gave it a try.

john howell link

10/26/2022 10:02:37

A lovely poem and prayer, Gwen. I would think it should be answered since it was so nicely asked.

Gwen M. Plano

10/26/2022 14:01:19

Thank you, John. I suspect so -- in God's perfect timing. 😊

D.L. Finn

10/26/2022 10:34:45

So beautifully said, Gwen! I second these thoughts

Gwen M. Plano

10/26/2022 14:02:18

Thanks so much, Denise. We certainly need peace throughout our beautiful planet. ❤️

Selma Martin link

10/28/2022 05:23:03

An all inclusive prayer. How lovely. I adore it. Thanks, Gwen, dearest. "Please show us the way. Amen"

Gwen M. Plano

10/29/2022 07:55:12

Thank you so much, Selma. ❤️

Colleen Chesebro link

10/29/2022 13:17:32

This was a stunning wish, Gwen. If only it could come true. What a better world we would have. 💜

Gwen M. Plano

10/31/2022 05:40:57

If only... Thank you, Colleen, much appreciated. ❤️

Kerfe

10/31/2022 08:48:50

A prayer we all hope is answered.

Jules link

11/1/2022 14:24:41

I would like to believe the majority know of this blessing prayer... my wish would be that more politicians abided by it.

Elizabeth link

11/1/2022 17:18:39

Beautiful poem, Gwen!

A Choka Poem for #TankaTuesday

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