Insipid
set in monochrome
dull overcast canvas drifts
the breeze plays a melancholic tune
paints a gloomy grey picture!
Sidlak poetry (sid/lak) is a structured poetry consisting of 5 lines with 3-5-7-9 syllables AND A COLOR. The last line must be a COLOR that describes the whole poem ( no restriction on syllables) or the feelings of the writer.
radhikasreflection 
Beauty of words interspersed with emotions:)
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Thanks Vishal!
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Many times I think about your posts when I didn’t come here, I am happy to read this beautiful lines.
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So happy to see you here Meenakshi. In fact I hopped to your blog to check out if I missed your lovely sketches and thoughts. Hope you are doing fine!
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Thank you for your caring words ma’am. There was a small family tension, everything is going good now.
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So happy to hear that. Hoping to read your posts soon Meenakshi. Take care 💕
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Beautiful and apt sidlak words for the gloomy picture of the clouds. Nice words, Radhika
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Am glad you liked it Kamal. Thank you!
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Welcome Radhika.
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Amazing 👏
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Thanks Sakshi.
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My pleasure
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Beautifully penned! I enjoy reading this sidlak poetry, and I guess it is bit difficult to coin the words in this form of poetry. isn’t it?
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Thanks Megala. I just love the challenge to convey my thoughts within the predefined parameters….so I kind of enjoy it and the words just flow….
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Wonderful!
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Thanks Rupali!
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I had never heard this type of poetry before – very challenging! And you’ve done a wonderful job of it! Awesome expressions, Radhika.
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Thanks a lot Narendra!
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Something new for me… the Sidlak!! Learnt something today, Radhika!
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Am glad you learnt something new Indira. Thanks!
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Loved it. Thanks for explaining the structure too.
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Thank you Megha 🙂
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U should try my hand at it and get you to review
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I presume U is to be read as “I”?
You are a pro at writing micro poetry, so this should be a piece of cake for you Megha. You can do justice to any form of poetry 👍
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Aww you are so kind with your comment. I am tryong to learn every day. Havnt written any Haibun before.There are so many forms of poetry that the learning never stops.
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Wow👏👏👏
I will never forget Sidlak after reading you❤️
Thanks for explaining 🤗
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Many thanks Yasmin 🙂
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When I read your posts I always see blue skies.
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Thanks Drew 😁
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Beautiful imagery in words!!
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Thanks a lot Shaloo!
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Beautifully penned!❤️
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Gratitude Richa ❤️
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Absolutely amazing Radhika.
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Thank you Moushumi!
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so gorgeous
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Thanks Shantanu
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My pleasure
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Lovely poem, and your picture goes so well with it. They remind me of the recent thunderstorms we have experienced here, and the farmers are grateful for them.
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Thanks Tom. Rains are heaven sent blessing for mankind specially the farmers!
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