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Celebrating Syllables -Sounds Good To Me!

In recent years, I have explored a surprising number of poetry forms that rely on syllables for their structure. Among the forms I have featured on these pages you will find -Haiku, Tanka, Dodoitsu, Nonet, Etheree, Shadorma, Clogyrnach, Kimo and Naani poems. 

All of these poetry forms require the use of pre-determined syllable rules to give them individual identity. Sound good?

Of course, there are many more poetry forms that use syllables - some traditional, others more recently invented. They deserve my further attention. 

I realize I have a lot more of the poetry terrain to explore. I find that an exciting prospect...

Right now, though, I am keen to revisit Etheree poems!

 They remind me of staircases when complete. I enjoy the challenge they present. If you haven't tried Etheree poems before, please consider them as a new poetry project!




It is once again, Poetry Friday and our genial host this week is Elisabeth Norton  at Unexpected Intersections. Elisabeth shares one of her poems focus on her day and the various decisions one makes in the course of negotiating our respective lives. Please visit Elisabeth's post and also gain access to poet's from all around the globe!





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  1. Ooh this is a form I'm going to have to try! I like that you gave us two examples. In the second poem, I particularly like this line: Scent pours out recklessly. What a wonderful description of the experience of walking past a blooming scented plant on a summer's day! Thanks for sharing these today - you always inspire me with the poetic forms you feature in your poetry.

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    1. Thank you, Elisabeth. It is always gratifying when someone else gains some inpsiration from your humble efforts. Good luck with your Etheree efforts!

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  2. Oh, interesting Alan. I had not heard of this poetic form. I love structured forms as I feel they give my creativity a workout. Thanks for sharing this! I love your words and pictures shared here especially Storm in the Night.

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    1. I like the notion of creativity work-outs Tim. Thank you for your kind response. Much appreciated.

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  3. oooooh, it's been a while since I've tried one of these...yours are so well crafted. You make me want to give writing etherees a try. Now, I need a good thunder storm to write a poem like your first. I love the feels in that poem.

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    1. Linda, as always, I very much appreciate your feedback. Hope the weather co-operates with your desire to revisit an Etheree.

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  4. I love etherees (and nonets)! Yours are spot on, with a flow that doesn't even hint at all the syllable counting and word testing that must have gone into each of them!

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    1. Mary Lee, only those with a deep understanding of poetry would appreciate all the hidden work involved in making a poem flow across and down a page. You are one such person, and I very much value your insightful comments. Thank you.

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  5. Thanks for both of these poems Alan, Your "Storm in the Night" moves me along, and I love your tantalizing "NATURAL SCENTS" POEM, nature and all its wonders always draw me in, thanks!

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    1. I am glad you were drawn in to these poems, Michelle. Like you, I am quite drawn to natural wonders.

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  6. Your Storm etheree 'struck' me, Alan. Bravo on both. :)
    (from Bridget)

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    1. Thank you, Bridget. May I lend you an umbrella?

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