Monthly Archives: October 2007

Write a Tang Poem – Tang Poetry Prompt

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My inspiration for a Tang poem came from Liu Chang-ch’ing, a poet of the Middle Tang Dynasty. Eleven of his poems were collected in the popular anthology Three Hundred Tang Poems. Here are English translations of some of his poems. I was inspired by his poetry to write a Tang poem of my own.

smokey satin stones
there beyond the bamboo
light skates their polished bellies
their cool hardness tempts
chilly to the touch
though not from a rivulet
two go in a pocket for later reflection

Tang poems are often reveries on nature or beauty. Learn more about the rhyme and meter of Tang poetry and compose a Tang poem of your own.

Not into this style of poetry? Try writing a List Poem instead.

Meme – 10 Random Facts About Me

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Tagged by Flowers on a Friday -

  1. I like very bright colors. Beige depresses me.
  2. I have at least 15 pairs of reading glasses, and I can never find a pair when I need them.
  3. I rearrange the furniture when I clean house.
  4. Cold, rainy days make me happy.
  5. I’m currently in desperate need of a haircut, manicure, and pedicure.
  6. My great talent is sitting around doing nothing. I muse.
  7. I don’t wear any kind of cologne or perfume. I like the fresh smell of soap.
  8. I only like chocolate and vanilla ice cream. None of that fancy stuff for me.
  9. I don’t like slugs or snails. They give me the shivers. Bugs with exoskeletons are preferred.
  10. Home is my ideal vacation spot.

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  2. List 10 random facts about yourself.
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