Poetic Rhapsody - Page 3

This poem is of the type The Englyn Unodl Union. Originated from Wales, The Englyn Unodl Union is a syllabic, four-line, three-stanza poem. The first line of each stanza plays a vital role in determining the rhyming scheme of the rest of the

This poem is of the type ‘The Florette’. Created by Jan Turner, the Florette consists of two or more 4-line stanzas. It follows the syllable count 8-8-8-12 and aaba rhyme scheme. Like the outgrowing of a small flower, the fourth

The sheer dark curtains, sparkle across the soft skies, Exude a quiet brilliance like a genius yet lonely soul, Who works best in calm, where serenity abounds, Heedless to careless banter, oblivious to inimical sounds.   Listening to tales of

Written for the January challenge of  a group- Beyond the Box Thou soar with an abiding spirit Surmount many a stumbling block, Crush those who turn traitors But caringly cloak your flock.   Booming cannons thou lullaby, Not just a

Wrapped Refrain Created by Jan Turner, wrapped refrain consists of two or more stanzas of six lines each. It follows a 8, 8, 8, 8, 12, 12 meter and a rhyming scheme of a, a, b, b, c, c. Refrain rule: In each stanza the first 4

Wrapped Refrain Created by Jan Turner, wrapped refrain consists of two or more stanzas of six lines each. It follows a 8, 8, 8, 8, 12, 12 meter and a rhyming scheme of a, a, b, b, c, c. Refrain rule: In each stanza the first 4

Theme- Harvest Festival Swap Quatrain Created by Lorraine M. Kanter, swap quatrain is a 4-line poetry form wherein the first line is reversed in the fourth line. It follows the AABB,CCDD, EEFF (and so on) rhyming scheme. There is no syllable count restriction.

If I were to undertake an adventurous travel- x With the quickly passing time- a To discover the ancient or the imminent,- b It would suit me just fine.- a   I might meet my illustrious ancestors -x Or aliens

The Puente form has three stanzas with the first and third having an equal number of lines and the middle stanza having only one line which acts as a bridge (puente) between the first and third stanza. The first and

I look at you from the shore with tear-filled eyes O mighty ocean! Where is thou strength that all defies? I can hardly feel your joyful gurgles and youthful grace, The shy, soothing touch or the tall, majestic face. I