I live in words
The form of poetry here is the Shadorma. Having its roots in Spain, this sestet (6 line verse) follows a syllabic pattern of 3-5-3-3-7-5. The poem contains two shadormas. Why do these Uncomfortable Whispers rise Deep from soul Where secrets reside in peace Hidden from the world Please stay off Understand my heart These secrets … Read more
The form of poetry here is the Senryu. A senryu is a three line verse, originating in Japan, that deals with emotions rather than nature. It is similar to the haiku, and has a 5 – 7 – 5 syllabic format. Too much to confess I shall be broken; yet will Honesty free me © … Read more
Most of my readers and friends know I love finding forms of poetry to try and enjoy. At times, I can’t find a form that attracting compared to free verse and non-prompted poetry. The repercussions of this phase are that I find it difficult to decide whether to go with a form, or a free … Read more
You can find something to relate to in nature always I feel. Our attempts to fly are sometimes hindered by the factors that go against us. It hits us hard, makes us frustrated. We even give up on our attempt sometimes. If you look at a little bird, it jumps off a height trying to … Read more
(Preceding Part: — 3 —) — 4 — Time is unpredictable. To a ghost, it doesn’t exist. I can go back in time to any day, any place and watch as what happened unfolds once again. Sometimes, I wish I could whisper into the ear of the “past” me, change life as it was meant … Read more
Sometimes I like to write looking at life from the eyes of another. So, what would be the wish of a rose? For the 64th week at Saturday Centus, and for the B words at Round 9 of ABC Wednesday. Accompanying image from THIS SOURCE, courtesy AnnieDaisyBaby at Flickr through Google Images. Before I die, … Read more