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Bear Forms - Arkquain & Behrquain

Only on All Arkquain Forms, the two ( 7 ) syllables line MUST have end-rhyme -

Remember, there is a difference between Formed Poetry & Shaped Poetry -

Shape Poetry is penned to resemble the shape of something ie: Bird, Tree, Candlestick, Heart, Teardrop, etc -

Poetry Formed, is Poetry using strict syllabaic count, and achieving a certain look......most, resemble a Swirling Lanturn, as in the Lanturn Swirl or Lanturne String -

Each of these Forms below are always *center-aligned* -

Arkquain

http://allpoetry.com/contest/2349140

http://allpoetry.com/poem/2939292

http://allpoetry.com/poem/2970876

http://allpoetry.com/poem/2930100

http://allpoetry.com/poem/4626337

 

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By Griswold

 

Love
fleeting
hard to find
harder to keep
^j^ ^j^ ^j^ ^j^ ^j^
Loving yourself first
giving everything you can
caring for the other man
praise our God for this
^j^ ^j^ ^j^ ^j^ ^j^
His will prevails
his love rules
trust in
God

 

Arkquain String

http://allpoetry.com/poem/3661230

http://allpoetry.com/poem/3663746

 

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By Passions Promise

 

In
that of
our mystic
mind, spirits soar.
Grazing the waters,
becoming lost within self,
we seek the promise of wealth.
Some neglect the worth!
Spiritual strength,
power, love,
and then
faith.
(*)
We
wish for
more, greedy
through out, we seek
what we don’t need, wrong.
Taste of the good life, smooth sail.
When treading behind, we fail.
Glory to Him, our rock,
He knows our need.
Gives us wings
for love’s
fight.
(*)
So
as we
sail across
waters of pain,
seek Him for answers.
Critters large or small will see,
the one path to being free.
Storms will disappear.
Lift battered sails,
push forward.
Strength is
yours!
(*)

 

 

Arkquain Swirl

http://allpoetry.com/contest/2401655

http://allpoetry.com/poem/4155163

http://allpoetry.com/poem/2929352

 

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By LilacThOughts

 

 

/\
Live
my life
in coldness,
no words no song.
-o0o-
Senses starved of hope
one shaft of light I strive for,
small gap in half opened door,
yearning for shadows.
-o0o-
Embracing grief
in sweeping

hunt for
light

unsung
in my heart,
no beat no flame.
-o0o-
I pray for balance,
and caress on fevered eyes.
Save my spirit from demise
in weakest moments
-o0o-
Silence in loss,
my grieving

held in
dark

conveys
fears of life,
in tangled threads.
-o0o-
Then out from the blue
God replies to fretful prayers,
compassionate light he shares.
A new day has dawned
-o0o-
Comforting peace
gives back my
verve once
more
\/

 

Behrquain Swirl

http://allpoetry.com/contest/2421433

http://allpoetry.com/poem/4611259

 

 

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by Arkbear

 

~*~

Lovely

graceful water

fowl shimmering atop

glassy mirrors of silhouettes

Gentle ripples embrace

feathered down of

formed

females beauty

Swim to me and embrace

a journey of surrealness and

a new covenant true

Tranquil waters

reflect

the destinies

of future flights anew

 Pearl white Swans inevitably

admire your lovliness

yet your presence

remains

beside me still

Paddle with me crossing

many lakes above pond water

flowing deeply within

darkened abyss

Currents

calmly decide

generations which nest

Tender eggshells opening up

to free our young gosling

One has your looks

my love 

~*~

 

NOTICE!

 

ALL 7 syllable lines MUST have end-rhyme -

Link to; Phyquain below -

http://allpoetry.com/contest/2426097

 

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  • Lae-Fire
    October 22
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    Hello Bear ^^
    Just thought I'd tell you that I finally wrote a formed poem.. It's not that great but I think it'll do... I would love it if you checked it out

    http://allpoetry.com/poem/4696201

    ~lae
  • claritodefrancia
    September 25
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    the diamond shape attracts attention.

    its challenging to write: looking for the appropriate word(s) that will fit the line length and meaning.

    • Arkbear gold member
      September 25
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      Thank you so much for dropping by......and yes, finding the correct words, yet still, having an impact on your Reader, is the Challenge

      God bless you, and I hope to see you join in on one of the Poetry Formed Contests.....there is one going now..>>>

      http://allpoetry.com/contest/show/2421433

      God bless,

      Bear ~

  • Lae-Fire
    September 25
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    Wow these are so cool! I'll have to try one some time....

  • AutumnGypsy gold member
    September 25
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    I am setting myself the task of writing one of each of these. So look out

  • Rose Angel gold member
    September 24
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    Bear, I am fairly new to all this...After reading awhile ago reading Rene's personal poem structure she invented, now yours...and the techniques of it all I am bookmarking this..in case I ever get to writing one like one of them.
    Thank you very much for all your instructions and the challenge to write these forms of poetry!

    • Arkbear gold member
      September 24
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      God bless you Rose....you have placed a smile upon my face this afternnon

      Bear ~

  • parsa8
    September 24
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    wow fabulous.

  • grannyeri gold member
    September 24
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    Really a great column that shows why you are such a featured poet on this site. How exciting to share forms you yourself have created. Thanks for sharing these wonderful new forms.


    • Arkbear gold member
      September 24
      Edit | Reply
      Thank you Erika.....that means a lot to me.....but, without Poets like you, we can not learn to move forward......so, thanks
      Brother Bear ~

  • Arkbear gold member
    September 23
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    Thank you,

    Bear ~

  • dustookie2 silver member
    September 23
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    THANK YOU!

    I have read a few of these poems now and followed a few of your contests always you explain it clearly This is a side of AP which I believe is a large part of what this site is about....extending the poetic challenge. I stand in salute.

    • Arkbear gold member
      September 23
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      You are most kind......I hope to see you in many of my Poetry Formed Contests

      ....there is one running as we speak,

      God bless you,

      Bear ~

  • Errant Panther silver member
    September 23
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    cool forms

    I have an entry in your contest for the behrquain swirl, but I like the look of the arkquain also. I might just have to give it a test run in all its variations. bookmarking so I can find the form rules when needed.

  • Darkwell
    September 23
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    Where do I enter mine?

    • Arkbear gold member
      September 23
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      There is a contest for Behrquain Swirls going on now

      • Darkwell
        September 23
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        i worte a arkquain one because i thought it was this contest. what am i gonna do with my arkquain swirls now?

  • Darkwell
    September 22
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    i mookbarked it

  • cutiepie gold member
    September 22
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    True artistry....beautiful in form and also in the written word. Nice Mr. Bear

    • Arkbear gold member
      September 22
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      Thank you Cutie......thanks for stopping by,

      ...God bless you!

      Bear ~

  • Frogzter
    September 22
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    These are truly beautiful and unique. Am going to give it a go! It will take some practice (maybe years) to come up with something as eloquent as you have penned here.

    Huggles,

    • Arkbear gold member
      September 22
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      Thank you Sis....there have been some awesome Poets use these Forms to create Masterpieces.....I am truly humbled -

      I hope you are wearing a smile on that pretty face today!



      God bless you!

      Brother Bear ~

      • JustSimplyLissa gold member
        September 23
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        BEAR BEAR! Lovely my friend! Thanks for the heads up. I tried these on paper.. and unfortunately, not quite talented enough to capture the artistry of it sadly. But I will keep trying!

        • Arkbear gold member
          September 23
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          Hello my Friend

          I adore your enthusiasm....keep trying!

          There is a Behrquain Swirl contest going now, if you want the link, I shall send it to you.....or, just go to my page, as it is listed there

          God bless you!

          Bear ~
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