# celtic autumn — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover celtic autumn. Page: Feed: --- ## [That One Ad – a poem by Paul Vincent Cannon](https://pvcann.com/2026/08/30/that-one-ad-a-poem-by-paul-vincent-cannon/) _2026-08-30 · pvcann · parallax_ From the archive of Australasian Post – one from 1986 via google.com That One AdI rememberPost Magazineall bikinis andsalacious journalismman bites croca full page crypticfollowed by theclassifieds -ring Jack for insurancestudy diplomas at homeford pillsa plethora of euphemistic “camping” ads,someone … Continue reading → ## [I See That Now – a poem by Paul Vincent Cannon](https://pvcann.com/2026/08/29/i-see-that-now-a-poem-by-paul-vincent-cannon/) _2026-08-29 · pvcann · parallax_ I See That NowThe percussion of cutleryaccompanied by mmmsalways reminds me ofhow you distanced yourselffrom the tablea gulf between us,how the battle ensuedyour refusalresisting my needsthe gulf darkening,my fears unspokenanger encased in mytense, terse cajoling “come on, just a bite”as … Continue reading → ## [A Tanka by Paul Vincent Cannon](https://pvcann.com/2026/08/28/a-tanka-by-paul-vincent-cannon-57/) _2026-08-28 · pvcann · parallax_ At dVerse Grace is hosting Open Link Night – the night we choose a poem to post. dVerse Poets – OLN Photo: geograph.org.uk Form: Tanka (5-7-5-7-7) many miles of stonessome lead away from our homesa few form our homesone or … Continue reading → ## [The Art Of Love – a poetry diamond by Paul Vincent Cannon](https://pvcann.com/2026/08/27/the-art-of-love-a-poetry-diamond-by-paul-vincent-cannon/) _2026-08-27 · pvcann · parallax_ Photo by Askar Abayev: https://www.pexels.com Form: Poetry Diamond – beginning with one syllable, next line two then three to however many, then reducing back to one again. The Art Of LoveInspite of the misery in the world todaywhich seems to … Continue reading → ## [That Feeling – a poem by Paul Vincent Cannon](https://pvcann.com/2026/08/26/that-feeling-a-poem-by-paul-vincent-cannon-4/) _2026-08-26 · pvcann · parallax_ At dVerse Melissa is hosting poetics with an invitation to choose one of four paintings by Egon Schiele and to explore some of the landscapes Schiele brought to life in his paintings. Choose one of the artworks in this post, … Continue reading → ## [For the love of god speak up – a poem by Paul Vincent Cannon](https://pvcann.com/2026/08/25/for-the-love-of-god-speak-up-a-poem-by-paul-vincent-cannon/) _2026-08-25 · pvcann · parallax_ At dVerse Punam is hosting the Quadrille (44 words sans title) with an invitation to write about protest. dVerse Poets – Quadrille – I Protest Photo: the late Sean Bonney 1969 – 2019, British poet – found on google.com For … Continue reading → ## [#TankaTuesday Poetry Challenge No. 79, Color as a Metaphor, 8/25/26](https://tankatuesday.com/2026/08/25/tankatuesday-poetry-challenge-no-79-color-as-a-metaphor-8-25-26/) _2026-08-25 · Colleen Chesebro · Tanka Tuesday_ Hi! Welcome back to #TankaTuesday. Let’s write syllabic poetry together! The Significance of Color in Japanese Poetry Connection to Nature In Japanese poetry, color is intricately linked to nature. Poets often draw inspiration from the natural world, using colors to evoke specific emotions and imagery. This connection allows readers to experience the beauty of the \[…\] ## [Another Life – a poem by Paul Vincent Cannon](https://pvcann.com/2026/08/24/another-life-a-poem-by-paul-vincent-cannon/) _2026-08-24 · pvcann · parallax_ Image: Garden of Eden (1993) by Suad Al Attar – found on tumblr.com Form: Blackout Poem Copyright 2026 ©️Paul Vincent Cannon All Rights Reserved ®️ Original work from - 'Critical Rhythm The Poetics Of A Literary Life Form' Ben Glaser … Continue reading → ## [Dealing with Trepidation, tanka prose](https://tankatuesday.com/2026/08/23/dealing-with-trepidation-tanka-prose/) _2026-08-23 · Colleen Chesebro · Tanka Tuesday_ It’s been another wild week in Mid-Michigan. I started packing. The first thing I did was go through our closet. My donation bag(s) have really filled up. I still had clothes from when we lived in Florida! I got rid of all my (fat) clothes too. I’ve maintained my weight for over two years now, \[…\] ## [The Work Goes On – a poem by Paul Vincent Cannon](https://pvcann.com/2026/08/22/the-work-goes-on-a-poem-by-paul-vincent-cannon/) _2026-08-22 · pvcann · parallax_ Image by Gina Janosch from Pixabay The Work Goes On I took my therapy as lemons halved digging out the seeds, learning that other seeds were lurking deeper in the flesh, sighing relieved a gentle squeeze, there in the mix … Continue reading → ## [Reach prospects with real signals (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/uoOcle1cecln) _2026-08-22 · **Sponsored**_ Find prospects talking about your problem and get context-backed moments to engage ## [Waterwise – a poem by Paul Vincent Cannon](https://pvcann.com/2026/08/21/waterwise-a-poem-by-paul-vincent-cannon/) _2026-08-21 · pvcann · parallax_ At dVerse Laura is hosting Meeting The Bar with an invitation to So for today’s prompt we are turning our attention to compound words and revisiting a prompt that Grace posted in October 2021 that is the Compound Word Verse. (See here). A … Continue reading → ## [All The World’s A Platform – a poem by Paul Vincent Cannon](https://pvcann.com/2026/08/20/all-the-worlds-a-platform-a-poem-by-paul-vincent-cannon/) _2026-08-20 · pvcann · parallax_ Photo by Anna Filinova on Unsplash Three brides All The World's A PlatformMy pulsea catch in my throat,oh those sleek sculpted bodiesthrobbingsighingI'm overcome,like a station masterI want to whistlestop, go, waito what the heckjust go, go, goand tomorrowwhat will they wake to,consumedfirebox emptymemories … Continue reading → ## [You, Yourself and You – a poem by Paul Vincent Cannon](https://pvcann.com/2026/08/19/you-yourself-and-you-a-poem-by-paul-vincent-cannon/) _2026-08-19 · pvcann · parallax_ At dVerse Kim is hosting Poetics with an invitation to read Mary Jean Chan’s poem ‘The Window’ and re-read and explore Chan’s poem, particularly the use of line breaks and caesura to build rhythm and evoke emotion, and the three-word movement: … Continue reading → ## [Finding My Way – prose by Paul Vincent Cannon](https://pvcann.com/2026/08/18/finding-my-way-prose-by-paul-vincent-cannon/) _2026-08-18 · pvcann · parallax_ At dVerse Dora is hosting Prosery (prose of 144 words sans title) with an invitation to include the line “… and the iridescent image swims through a mirror that flows.” from ‘King of the River’ by Stanley Kunitz. dVerse Poets … Continue reading → ## [#TankaTuesday Poetry Challenge No. 78, Tread with Trepidation! 8/18/26](https://tankatuesday.com/2026/08/18/tankatuesday-poetry-challenge-no-78-tread-with-trepidation-8-18-26/) _2026-08-18 · yvettemcalleiro · Tanka Tuesday_ Yvette invites poets to explore the significance of impactful moments on one day, encouraging syllabic poetry submissions for Tanka Tuesday. Incorporate a kigo word, share on personal blogs, and engage with fellow poets' work. ## [On the occasion that I said I really did want to overthrow the government – a poem by Paul Vincent Cannon](https://pvcann.com/2026/08/17/on-the-occasion-that-i-said-i-really-did-want-to-overthrow-the-government-a-poem-by-paul-vincent-cannon/) _2026-08-17 · pvcann · parallax_ Image by Saurabh Sinha from Pixabay Note: IO here means Intelligence Officer (an oxymoron); this is an attempt at something different after reading ‘The Interrogation’ by Vanessa Manko, Granta 118. On the occasion that I said I really did want … Continue reading → ## [Falling – a poem by Paul Vincent Cannon](https://pvcann.com/2026/08/16/falling-a-poem-by-paul-vincent-cannon-3/) _2026-08-16 · pvcann · parallax_ Image: from freepik.com FallingIt takes timethings dawn slowlyperhaps it comes sidewaysin a word, a memory, the feel of rough, thick barkfallen to the trailyour trunk exposed,or preparing a mealpeeling vegetablesremoving leavestill they’re nakedpresumed ready,but I was never that readyto be … Continue reading → ## [Don’t – a poem by Paul Vincent Cannon](https://pvcann.com/2026/08/16/dont-a-poem-by-paul-vincent-cannon-2/) _2026-08-15 · pvcann · parallax_ Image by Sunrise from Pixabay Don’tFull frontal juicy firecracker love, joy and painno warning as wounds bury themselves in my flesh,the pain of joythe joy of pain,there are times when rejection can feel sweetwhen love can overwhelmraise countless self-doubtsbring clouds … Continue reading → ## [A Tanka Puente by Paul Vincent Cannon](https://pvcann.com/2026/08/13/a-tanka-puente-by-paul-vincent-cannon/) _2026-08-13 · pvcann · parallax_ Photo by Rene Böhmer on Unsplash not daydreams of coursethough nothing wrong with whimseywhatever moon bringswith her power to draw outall that is tangled within~ Dreams are the facts from which we must proceed\* ~ yet to make some senseI must dig and … Continue reading → ## [COLLEEN’S #BOOK #REVIEWS 2026](https://tankatuesday.com/2026/08/13/colleens-book-reviews-2026/) _2026-08-13 · Colleen Chesebro · Tanka Tuesday_ Featuring Your Next Weekend Read! Tales from the Irish Garden-The Missing Pieces, by Sally Cronin I don’t read as much as I used to, but I hope to keep sharing some of my favorite reads! Find this book on Amazon.com Did you know that in Ireland there is a magical garden where mistreated souls can \[…\] ## [Persona-led AI publishing (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/zhIgLvi2Fb0I) _2026-08-13 · **Sponsored**_ Generate drafts, schedule subdomain publishing, and keep human review where needed. ## [Celtic Autumn, Exploratory Seadna](https://tankatuesday.com/2026/08/12/celtic-autumn-exploratory-seadna/) _2026-08-12 · Colleen Chesebro · Tanka Tuesday_ Life is getting very busy as we maneuver buying the condo and selling our house. I will be in and out of the blogs. The showings are necessary, but they interrupt my day. Thank goodness for Robbie Cheadle. She is my number one gal on Sunflower Tanka. She has already been working hard building the \[…\] ## [Looking For Colour – a poem by Paul Vincent Cannon](https://pvcann.com/2026/08/12/looking-for-colour-a-poem-by-paul-vincent-cannon/) _2026-08-12 · pvcann · parallax_ At dVerse Li is hosting Poetics with an invitation to write about weather in any way, shape or form, as frame or metaphor. dVerse Poets – Poetics – Have You Ever Seen The Rain? Photo: from the guardian.com December 2017 … Continue reading → ## [Transition – a poem by Paul Vincent Cannon](https://pvcann.com/2026/08/12/transition-a-poem-by-paul-vincent-cannon/) _2026-08-11 · pvcann · parallax_ For Tanka Tuesday Poetry Challenge No. 76, Celtic Autumn, Willow has invited us to write about a the Celtic autumn using the Celtic syllabic form – I chose the Seadna (shay’-na) as per below: The elements of the Séadna are: I got … Continue reading → ## [#TankaTuesday Poetry Challenge No. 76, Celtic Autumn, 8/11/2026](https://tankatuesday.com/2026/08/11/tankatuesday-poetry-challenge-no-77-celtic-autumn-%f0%9f%8d%81%f0%9f%8d%81/) _2026-08-11 · willowdot21 · Tanka Tuesday_ Hello, August, let’s write a new chapter. Hi, everyone, it’s me, Willow, here. I have been on a blogging break, but I am here to bring you this week’s prompt. Now, as far as I am concerned, August is the start of Autumn 🍁🍁 for me! Autumn is my favourite season. Below are the hard \[…\] ## [Reflecting on Forgotten Memories, haibun](https://tankatuesday.com/2026/08/10/reflecting-on-forgotten-memories-haibun/) _2026-08-10 · Colleen Chesebro · Tanka Tuesday_ In one week, we’ve accomplished more than I thought possible. We found the condo, filled out the loan paperwork, listed our house for sale, and even had a few showings! If you’ve ever needed a VA loan, you know there is a ton to do. Even if the loan is small, the paperwork is still \[…\] ## [Exciting News](https://tankatuesday.com/2026/08/05/exciting-news/) _2026-08-05 · Colleen Chesebro · Tanka Tuesday_ I’m sorry for the challenge snafu yesterday, but like I told Melissa, stuff happens. Besides, Tanka Wednesday works just as well. 😂 It’s been a busy couple of weeks, and it’s going to get busier. My husband and I are buying a one-story condo. We’ve been watching a certain housing area for a couple of \[…\] ## [#TankaTuesday Poetry Challenge No. 75, Oops, I forgot! 8/5/26](https://tankatuesday.com/2026/08/05/tankatuesday-poetry-challenge-no-75-oops-i-forgot-8-5-26/) _2026-08-05 · Melissa Lemay · Tanka Tuesday_ Welcome to Tanka Tuesday, except it’s Wednesday. This is Melissa from Mom With a Blog, and I’ll be your host this week. My apologies for completely forgetting to put a reminder that I host this week’s challenge in my calendar. I have been incredibly busy lately, and I know Colleen has, too! When looking up \[…\] ## [A Vacation Week](https://tankatuesday.com/2026/07/27/a-vacation-week/) _2026-07-27 · Colleen Chesebro · Tanka Tuesday_ Hello friends! The July 28th Tanka Tuesday challenge is cancelled. I’ve over extended myself this week. I have two classes, numerous doctor’s appointments for my husband, and another procedure for him on Friday. The challenge will resume on August 4, 2026! (How can it be almost August)? 🫨 In the meantime, please take this time \[…\] ## [Falling Forward, rensaku](https://tankatuesday.com/2026/07/23/falling-forward-rensaku/) _2026-07-23 · Colleen Chesebro · Tanka Tuesday_ This week for #TankaTuesday, Yvette asked us to write a poem about a dream that came true or a dream that fell apart. She said we could use a syllabic poetry form that works for us and to let our inspiration flow. I chose a tanka rensaku. Falling Forward reaching for the starswhen my life \[…\] ## [AI publishing with human taste (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/oKtXZrWcRVH6) _2026-07-23 · **Sponsored**_ Convert AI research into blogs, podcasts, and newsletters with optional human review. ## [#TankaTuesday Poetry Challenge No. 74, Oh, to Dream! 7/21/26](https://tankatuesday.com/2026/07/21/tankatuesday-poetry-challenge-no-74-oh-to-dream-7-21-26/) _2026-07-21 · yvettemcalleiro · Tanka Tuesday_ Yvette invites poets to explore the significance of impactful moments on one day, encouraging syllabic poetry submissions for Tanka Tuesday. Incorporate a kigo word, share on personal blogs, and engage with fellow poets' work.