The above image is a Richard Lydekker painting of the Spotted-tailed Dasyure. Richard Lydekker (1848-1945) was an English born Naturalist / Artist and a foremost authority in his time on mammals of the world, in particular game animals.
Okay so now we have all been educated a little, this is
how I hope to create beauty in poetry of a similarly short stature.
Stanza 1: 5 lines
Syllable count of 5,7,9,7,5
Rhyme scheme a,b,a,b,c
Stanza 2: 5 lines
Syllable count of 5,7,9,7,5
Rhyme scheme d,c,d,e,e
Stanza 3: 5 lines
Syllable count of 5,7,9,7,5
Rhyme scheme a,b,a,b,c
Stanza 4: 5 lines
Syllable count of 5,7,9,7,5
Rhyme scheme d,c,d,e,e
example poems by me:
http://allpoetry.com/poem/3333352
http://allpoetry.com/poem/3334906
Other Poets who have attempted this form:
Passions Promise
http://allpoetry.com/poem/3487214
The poem above has been deleted for some reason - apologies.
Griswold
http://allpoetry.com/poem/3488754
Laura Lamarca
http://allpoetry.com/poem/3518036
The poem above has been deleted for some reason - apologies.
Amera
http://allpoetry.com/poem/3519412
poet2angels
http://allpoetry.com/poem/3559873
Sandygram
http://allpoetry.com/poem/4342955
malmadre
http://allpoetry.com/poem/4346113
xJustifiablyMex
http://allpoetry.com/poem/4740405
I wish much enjoyment to those that decide to try this form out. All feedback will be greatly welcomed.
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...Scott
