Krafty Page Chronicles Renga Prompt Contest
Theme: February’s Love – Heartfelt Moments
Prompt:
KVI Network Creations is at it again with exciting new contests for 2025! This time, we’re celebrating February’s Love Month with a creative twist. Poets are invited to join forces and dive into the beautiful world of Renga—a traditional Japanese collaborative poetry form. Explore the evolving nature of love, whether it’s the spark of new romance, the quiet beauty of long-lasting connection, or the deep, transformative power of self-love.
Pair up with another poet to write a Renga inspired by February’s Love – Heartfelt Moments. Through alternating verses, your combined words should create a flowing, emotive portrayal of love. Focus on tenderness, passion, longing, and joy that define love in February’s embrace. The entire submission should contain a minimum of 50-100 words.
Be sure to read comments below for updates.
Examples of Renga Poetry:
- Balroop’s Syllabic Poetry Challenge – Renga
- Love is Magical – A Renga Poem
- Best Renga Poems on PoetrySoup
Example Renga (minimum 50-100 words total):
Poet 1:
Beneath the bright moon,
whispers of love fill the night,
like soft winds that pass.Poet 2:
Held within your arms so tight,
I forget the world outside.Poet 1:
Through winter’s cold winds,
the warmth of you is my light,
guiding me to you.Poet 2:
Like the sun melts frozen ground,
your love thaws my weary heart.
Contest Rules:
- Follow the traditional Renga structure: a chain of linked verses alternating between two poets. The first poet writes a 5-7-5 syllable stanza, and the second poet writes a 7-7 syllable stanza.
- Collaborate with another poet—each pair must submit one Renga.
- Submissions must be original and unpublished.
- Limit of one entry per poet (one collaboration per poet).
- The entire submission should be a minimum of 50-100 words.
- Submit entries via Google Form only.
- Submissions Open: February 12, 2025
- Deadline for submission: March 1, 2025
- The winning Renga will be featured on Krafty Page Chronicles, along with a spotlight across various platforms, including blogs and social media.
Public Voting:
This contest will be anonymously judged by the public—names of submissions will not be revealed. All submitted Renga pieces will be posted online for open voting.
- Voting Opens: March 1, 2025
- Voting Closes: March 8, 2025
- The Renga with the most votes will be crowned the winner.
- Make sure to share this link with your followers and on social media to encourage engagement and voting!
Winner’s Announcement:
March 9, 2025
Why You Should Enter:
- Collaboration: Renga is all about partnership. It encourages creative synergy, where two poets work together to create something greater than the sum of its parts.
- Explore Love: February’s Love Month provides the perfect opportunity to explore love in all its forms—romantic, familial, and self-love.
- Boost Your Visibility: Winning poets get a chance to showcase their talents with a feature on Krafty Page Chronicles and other platforms, gaining recognition across the literary community.
- Creative Challenge: This contest offers a fun and unique way to stretch your poetic abilities while connecting with another poet in a meaningful, creative endeavor.
- Recognition: The winner receives a spotlight on Krafty Page Chronicles and social media platforms, amplifying their voice and poetic work.
Submissions Open February 12, 2025!
Get ready to write, collaborate, and celebrate love with KVI Network Creations! Don’t forget to share your entry links to boost your votes, and use the hashtag #LoveAbovetheLabel to join the conversation and spread the love!
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Author
Nelly Vee
Nelly Vee, Founder & CEO of KVI Network Creations, author, poet, and graduate with a Bachelor of Theology and a BS in Leadership & Organizational Management.
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Greetings, Poets! Submissions are open to everyone. This challenge offers a unique twist, pushing creativity to new heights. Let’s discover fresh talent together! Please share with your affiliates, groups, and contacts—both readers and writers alike.
[…] Before submitting your entry, please review the official contest rules here: Renga Poetry Contest 2025 Rules. […]
Greetings, writers! Thank you for considering our contest event.
To clarify a common question—do both collaborating poets need to submit their pieces separately? The answer is no. Only one poet should submit the final composition through the Google form once it is complete.
Please refer to the example format for guidance.
If y’all are struggling to start or finish the renga, here’s a simple way to keep it flowing.
Starting (5-7-5): The first verse sets the mood—think love, longing, or warmth. Picture a moment that speaks to February love.
Example:
Snow melts on soft lips (5)
Fingers trace a whispered touch (7)
Hearts beat in silence (5)
Flowing (7-7, then 5-7-5): Each verse should connect but shift a little, like passing love notes. Keep it natural, like a conversation between hearts.
Example:
Night wraps us in silk embrace (7)
Moonlight lingers on your skin (7)
Then back to 5-7-5:
Your laugh in the breeze (5)
Soft as petals in the wind (7)
I hold you closer (5)
Finishing (Final 7-7): Wrap it up with a lasting feeling—love that lingers, a promise, or even a bittersweet goodbye.
Example:
Love echoes beyond the stars (7)
Your name stays upon my lips (7)
Keep it smooth, don’t overthink it, and just let the words flow. Love is felt, not forced. Let’s keep the renga going!
We've had a few questions come up, so let’s clear things up:
1️⃣ How many stanzas? No set limit—write as many as flow naturally.
2️⃣ Word count? We’ve adjusted it! Your Renga should be between 50-100 words minimum.
3️⃣ Format? Follow the traditional Renga style: alternating 5-7-5 and 7-7 stanzas between two poets.
Example:
Poet 1:
Beneath the bright moon,
whispers of love fill the night,
like soft winds that pass. (5-7-5)
Poet 2:
Held within your arms so tight,
I forget the world outside. (7-7)
Poet 1:
Through winter’s cold winds,
the warmth of you is my light,
guiding me to you. (5-7-5)
Poet 2:
Like the sun melts frozen ground,
your love thaws my weary heart. (7-7)
Hope this helps! Let me know if you have more questions.