Septolet
The Septolet is a poem consisting of seven lines containing fourteen words with a break in between the two parts. Both parts deal with the same thought and create a picture.
Example #1:
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Lion
moving swiftly
across the plain,
most intent.
Antelope
grazing contently
on his meal.
Copyright © 2003 Crystal Rose
Example #2:
Lion Woman
Prowling,
Lion woman
Seducer of men.
Trembling heart
Naked, heat
Rising from skin,
Ecstasy!
Copyright © 2004 Megan Lutz
http://www.shadowpoetry.com/resources/wip/septolet.html
Prompt - Native American Word Bank - Use at least 5 words from the word bank.
apache
arrow head
arrows
bare back
baskets
beads
beaters
blackfeet
bow
braves
buffalo
buffalo hide
chief
children
cook
crow
dream catcher
drum
eagle
feathers
fire
head band
head dress
horses
medicine man
moccasins
papoose
rain dance
rattle
teepee
totem pole
wampum
warriors
wolf
women
Rules
No Chat Speak
Must follow the form given
Please list words used in your Author notes
No Sticky caps
No cutting or suicide poems
This contest is for all ages so no abuse, adult, or erotica type poems
Proper spelling and grammar
I reserve the rights to:
End the contest at any time
Extend the contest
Remove entries without warning
Change or add to the rules
So it would be a good idea to check back often, Read the entire contest page.
Let the muse inspire you and Have fun. HM will be based on entries and if you have a prewrite that fits the form. message me and I will edit the contest to allow for prewrites
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on November 22, 2008
- Rewards: Gold: 400, Silver: 200, Bronze: 100
- Final notes: Excellent job all of you. I see the Native American culture seems to be very popular. I will have to do more contests with this theme. I do have a Cherokee Poetry class for anyone interested in taking it. I have it set up in a group for now. As the dean still has issues with it.
Congratulations to the winners.
I encourage you to keep writing to read and comment.
God Bless
Tammy
Contest Winners
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Blackfeet
drum beaters.• Commented on by judge. [remove] -
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Buffalo hooves
(prairie beaters)by Mirthryl 15 lines, 6 comments, on Oct 30 9:31 PM 2008. In Native American wordbank• Commented on by judge. [remove] -
'stretching bow
aims the arrow head'by lianonsidhe 7 lines, 6 comments, on Nov 2 3:13 PM 2008• Commented on by judge. [remove]
Gold trophy winner
Silver trophy winner
Bronze trophy winner
Entries [7]
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eagle feathers, rattles, drums:
the rain dancers singby intoothandclaw 4 lines, 1 comment, on Nov 3 7:40 PM 2008. In Septolet, Native American, Spiritual, Life• Commented on by judge. -
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You challenged all of us with this form and word bank. Thank you for the bronze trophy and congratulations to all the entrants. Peace, Liz
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