Terri’s Sunday Still’s prompt is I’d rather be … You can join in here: https://secondwindleisure.com/2023/03/19/sunday-stills-id-rather-be/
What an easy prompt.
… at the game reserve
I just love these ‘who are you?’ pictures. These animals have so much personality.
… doing artwork
Tanka Tuesday
Colleen’s challenge this week is to write a syllabic poem using synonyms for green and spring. I chose moss and vault and before you say anything about the context, there are no rules about that – hehe!
Spring sleepers
Earth’s subtle tilting
Coaxes forth abundant life
Interim defeat
Vibrant colours triumphing
Over dreary winter greys
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Renewal extends
To the moss laden stonework
Of the silent vault
Halts abruptly at the door
Behind which the dead still sleep
By Robbie Cheadle
You can join in Tanka Tuesday here: https://wordcraftpoetry.com/2023/03/14/tankatuesday-weekly-syllabic-poetry-challenge-no-311-3-14-23/
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Beautiful poems Robbie and well those photos are so truly beautiful. Those animals are so gentle.
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Hi Willow, they are not gentle if you upset them or intrude on their space. If you treat them correctly, they are lovely.
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Oh? Yes indeed I have great respect for all animals especially if the have hooves! 💜
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Beautiful poetry and photos and amazing artwork
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Thank you, Thomas. Seeing animals in the wild is a real privilege.
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Fabulous photos, Robbie.
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Thank you, Cathy
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I would love to have a chat with those animals! And your poetry had a chat with my heart!
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Annette, your comments always make me happy and smiley. Happy Monday.
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The giraffe looks very stately and dignified.
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Hi Liz, giraffes are my favourites, but that buffalo was so curious. So much personality, I just loved it.
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Yes, I was drawn to the buffalo as well. 🙂
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💕 he was full of cheek 😊
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A very winsome buffalo face!
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Who wouldn’t rather be at that game reserve–wowee! What great shots! Love the giraffe, Robbie, and your little green fondant figures are adorable! I’m glad you connected and also shared your lovely poems about spring!
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HI Terri, the game reserve visits are very special. I am planning a tour of the marshes at St Lucia in Kwa-Zulu Natal in July. We will see hippos, crocs, and marsh birds. So exciting!
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Wow, that is exciting!
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Such beautiful animals, Robbie. I enjoyed your poetry, and of course your fondants are adorable.
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Hi Jennie, I am lucky to be able to visit these amazing creatures in their natural habitat. Have a wonderful new week.
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You are, Robbie! Enjoy the new week.
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what a collection here! love the captions especially of your cuties 🙂
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Hi da-AL, I am so pleased you enjoyed these pictures.
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Lovely poems and great wildlife pics. The clay figures are adorable.
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Hi Timothy, I’m glad you liked the pictures.
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Love the Game reserve and shots Robbie!
I’ve found being in Nature reminds us on a primal level where we came from.
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Hi Wayne, yes, it does. This is why we stay in South Africa despite the political problems.
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Great pictures and poetry, Roberta. Well done. 🙂
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Thank you, Frank, I pleased you enjoyed.
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Robbie, what a great trifecta of animal photos, food art, and poetry!
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Perhaps I should have said clay art… 🙂
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Thank you, Dave. Those little pie people are edible, but very sweet.
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Wonderful photographs. The giraffe is beautiful.
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I love giraffes, they are my favourites.
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How much fun you have, Robbie. I love your clever dolls, especially Little Miss Avocado Cream Pie. We need some “Vibrant colours triumphing Over dreary winter greys” today. I think it’s getting ready to snow again. Send us some of your green, and maybe a few beautiful beasts. Lovely post, Robbie.
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Hi Marsha, I am glad we don’t get snow and our winters are mild. I love African creatures and visiting them brings me a lot of pleasure.
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I can imagine. Africa is an amazing continent.
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The poem is splendid, Robbie. I adore the pie people. Hugs.
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HI Teagan, thank you. I love those pie people and am enthusiastic to write the book they belong in.
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I like those greens coming back. (K)
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Oh yes, I love spring too. My favourite time of year.
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I love those images of the animals. I just watched the documentary that won at the Academy Awards called Elephant Whisperers, it was really good and your picture fits it well. Great poetry as well. Have a wonderful week.
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Hi Carla, I really enjoy spending time with animals in their natural setting.
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Such great photos, Robbie! Each one could have its own caption. Loved the poems as well!
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Hi Jan, I’m glad you enjoyed.
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I love the images and beautiful poetry, Robbie 🙂
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Thank you, Denise.
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The photos are amazing, and the poetry is captivating. I love spooky pieces.🥴🤩
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Thanks, Jude 💓
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Love your photos, your creativity is also on display.
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Thank you, Craig.
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I of course enjoyed the photos and your sculptures, but my favorite part of my visit was your literary art. That too was very visual for me as I saw the greening of spring triumphing over gray.
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I am pleased you liked the poem. Thank you.
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Love the animal photos, Robbie. I especially like the bull.
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Hi Bernadette, I like him too 😊
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Robbie, these tanka poems are excellent! I had to chuckle at the giraffe photo… it’s as if he or she is saying, “You looking at me?” LOL! Thanks so much for jumping into the challenge this week. 💛
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Thanks, Colleen. I join in if something worthwhile comes to mind. Sometimes nothing does 🫣
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I know how that is! No worries. Join in when you can and when your muse wants to come out and play.
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A dream trip for many, Robbie- beautiful!
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Hi Jacquie, I hope so. It is wonderful to connect with wildlife.
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I just love the surrounding at your game reserve, Roberta, and at the same time I’m enjoying your poems, especialy the “Spring sleepers” Many thanks and all the best:)
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Hi Martina, the animals never cease to amaze me and some have so much personality and cheek. I’m glad you liked this poem. It had a bit of a dark twist.
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You know, Roberta, it seems to me that dark doesn’t go without light and the animals that live in your country made our holidays unforgettable! Thanks for your words!:)
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What you say is true. Light and dark are complimentary.
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I love the pictures and the poems, Robbie!
Yvette M Calleiro 🙂
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Thank you, Yvette.
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I love your photos and artwork, Robbie. And your poems are wonderful! By the way, I’m reading your book and it’s beautiful and powerful. The photos are exquisite! 💗
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Hi Lauren, thank you, I’m glad you like the post and delighted you are enjoying the photos in Lion Scream. I put all my favourite pictures in that book.
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You’re welcome, Robbie, and your poems are wonderful too, but some are truly heartbreaking. I can’t pretend to have the knowledge you do from your experiences, but my heart breaks for any animals that suffer. I hope your message spans far and wide. xo
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Yes, some are heartbreaking 🤗💓
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We are so lucky to see animals in South Africa!
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We definitely are. Thanks Chris.
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Robbie, you are so talented. From your little guy creations, to your beautiful photos, to your creative use of the poem prompt!
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Thank you, Luanne 🤗
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You are welcome!
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“Renewal extends To the moss laden stonework Of the silent vault…” I love this imagery of nature taking over and renewing in the form of moss, affirming that life goes on in some form. I like that giraffe, too! 🙂
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Thank you, JoAnna, I’m glad you liked that. It was my aim to show the contrast.
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Thanks for sharing your photos, Robbie. The animals are striking, and your marzipan art is amazing. Love the poem!
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Thank you, Priscilla. My poems have all been dark lately.
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Hi Robbie – thanks for sharing these – I’ve never seen an eland before – they are beautiful with those stripes 🙂
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They are beautiful, Barbara. And very difficult to photograph.
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Oh my…A game reserve would be amazing. I’d rent the biggest lens I could.
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Game reserves are marvelous experiences.
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