So many forms,
a poem can take,
just few lines,
for a muse to wake.
three lines of art,
or ballads long;
if we’re artists,
the poem is a song.
I made a form,
of my very own;
with short lines,
and flowing tones.
I realized then,
power of poetry,
even restrictions,
could set me free.
I’ve always been intrigued by the nuances of poetical forms, syllables and meters, rhymes and refrains. This past June, I tried my hand at creating a form, and named it Duoundectain. I didn’t think anyone would be interested in it, but surprisingly, another friend, intrigued by it tried it almost immediately, and it made me happy too.
Attempt to inspire,
to get a form known,
tried by many others,
an idea was once sown.
Each week I’d share,
for a haiku, a theme,
many took it along,
it turned, a dream.
A year and even more,
this venture is now,
stepping stone of many,
nurtured with love.
Anyone who’s been part of my blogging journey would know of my admiration and passion for the haiku form of poetry. With this passion in mind, I had started the meme, Haiku Heights in July of 2010. It was a delightful part of my journey, and I’m happy that it has got those new to the form to attempt it too, work on the form, and enjoy doing it. Nearly 100 prompts now and over a hundred writers over the year, the progress it has got is one of my achievements for this year I feel.
For Lady Nimue‘s Months Challenge – June & July
(’11. dec 29.)
And this makes me feel conscious about how I haven’t tried out many different forms at all…
And you wrote one of my favourite poems of yours, ‘To Falter’, in that form π
great poems once again
Its not every one’s cup of tea, forms π Your free verse is fine on its own when you try. Like it. Yeah I know you loved that poem, Antara π thanks!
Excellent flowing piece! I always never fail to read your poems aloud. When it flows off my tongue with rhyming sounds, I am constantly reading in anticipation of the the next line. Well-done!
Ah, I try to keep that rhyme intact, Clarice π Thanks, and even more so for reading it out aloud π