Welcome Poets!
This time we are using ONLY the,
- Lanturne String -
From Above
by Arkbear
~*~ Your passion resides deep within my hearts grasp ~*~ Lift sorrows that beckon my souls mighty clutch ~*~ Hold on tight to our love I'll never doubt faith ~*~ Seek the truth throughout all the darkened times past ~*~ Life shines as you search for a touch which holds me ~*~ Take my hand sweet, Father and I'll know you're here ~*~ This is where our hearts are pieced in moments time ~*~ Love me now so that bonds prevail throughout years ~*~ Stay with me and always be my treasured gift ~*~ Grab my heart and teach those love once more my Lord ~*~
A Lanturne String
Syllable count is:
1-2-3-4-1 I chose (X 10) |
A Lanturne has a syllable count of:
1
2
3
4
1
A String consists of at least ( 3 ) Lanturne -
Pretty simple stuff Poets.....I will be looking at, Aesthetics & Message -
This Form was created centuries ago to be gifts of Art for their Masters of ancient days of old when they could not pay their taxes....I expect your Aesthetics to be Spot-On -
Prompt: Troubling Times
Take it wherever you wish -
Good luck & God bless,
Bear -
HINT:
The more Lanturnes you have, the more you can say....however, I have had some Poets say a lot with few of them....let me see IMPACT!
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on November 16
- Rewards: Gold: 500, Silver: 200, Bronze: 100, Honorable mention: 5 people
- Final notes:
Excellent job Poets!
Remember....Form and Message are crucial here.....not to mention syll count.....I went with how each one touched me in the end, as several were off here & there in syll count.....HM's ( ARE ) in order of my own personal preference.....thanks to you ALL for your efforts.....please join me again for another Poetry Formed in the near future...Congrats Blues Man.....very creative format you penned for us.....God bless & have a great evening!
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Contest Winners
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by PassionsPromise 70 lines, 11 comments, on Nov 8 9:58 PM. In Society, Spiritual, Humor
Bronze trophy winner
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by Black Narcissus 72 lines, 4 comments, on Nov 9 2:21 AM. In Sad, Society, Thoughts
Honorable mention
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dove,now ride heav'nly windaway from lead;Home--*--paindestroyedby His hands.find comfort now,child.--*--youngblood spilt;garnet achesnow m• Commented on by judge. [remove]
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Comments
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thank you for teaching me about this style.
i wrote a poem in this style just now, but it doesn't fit for your contest. please tell me what you think of it
http://allpoetry.com/poem/5865561 -
s glad to see a contest from you
but your tough lol
I shall see what i can do Bro love ya
Passions -
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Hey Sexy
You're even tougher.....you just don't let it show.....now let's see what you got! 
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you think you know me huh..
well you know flattery (and calling me sexy) will get you
everywhere lol.
Im thinking im thinking lol
I recall this one once before and your threw kerosene on it
and started a fire
IM JUST KIDDING
better watch what i say before
i get the boot
Love yas Bear
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Attention Poets!
aes⋅thet⋅ic /ɛsˈθɛtɪk or, especially Brit., is-/ Show Spelled Pronunciation [es-thet-ik or, especially Brit., ees-] Show IPA
–adjective 1. pertaining to a sense of the beautiful or to the science of aesthetics.
2. having a sense of the beautiful; characterized by a love of beauty.
3. the clean lines
Of or concerning the appreciation of beauty or good taste: the aesthetic faculties.
Characterized by a heightened sensitivity to beauty.
Artistic: The play was an aesthetic success.
An artistically beautiful or pleasing appearance:
I hope this helps
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OK, this is a new form for me! Tell me please since I'm not quite understanding.....is the last stanza of your poem showing the right sylable count? I thought I had it, now I'm not sure
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OMGosh! I can not believe no one has ever caught that before!

Thank you! I shall edit it asap!
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Bear -
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Bear, do you want 10 stanzas?
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Rules state....A String consists of at least ( 3 ) Lanturne......if you want to say more, then add as many as it takes to get your message across

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Thanks, Sweetie. I saw that, but I was confused by this:
A Lanturne String
Syllable count is:
1-2-3-4-1
(X 10)
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awesomely smooth flow
for form
undoubtedly heart-felt







