When I
felt the inspiration to write this poem, I decided that I wanted to have
3-line stanzas, and rhyme the 2nd and 3rd lines. I don't know what that
format is, and it doesn't matter. It's just creating, from the deep
sense of self. Usually, I let my poetry flow and create itself, and it
will usually be free verse. But sometimes, like with this poem, I
attempt to corral in the words and give them a more formal structure.
I SAW A TOUCH OF FALL TODAY
I saw a touch of fall today.
It was the morning when I walked.
The coming season to me talked.
The turning trees along the way
Were not quite turning yet, but I
Expect to see it by and by.
The sky was cloudy, heavy, gray.
As I walked on I heard a word.
It was a bird, but that's absurd.
For birds a word they cannot say,
But in my fancy on my walk,
Imagined I the bird did talk.
Notice how the last words in the 2nd and 3rd lines of each stanza rhyme. This is called end rhyme (Creative), because there is a type of rhyme where words in the middle of lines rhyme. I don't deal much with identifying and naming formal poetry styles. I do use the words Haiku and Senryu, because their formats are easy to understand and practice.
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The Creative Seller
Poem (c)Holland Writing & Publishing Sources:
Sources:
Creative Writing Now
Pixabay.com Free Images
I SAW A TOUCH OF FALL TODAY
I saw a touch of fall today.
It was the morning when I walked.
The coming season to me talked.
The turning trees along the way
Were not quite turning yet, but I
Expect to see it by and by.
The sky was cloudy, heavy, gray.
As I walked on I heard a word.
It was a bird, but that's absurd.
For birds a word they cannot say,
But in my fancy on my walk,
Imagined I the bird did talk.
Notice how the last words in the 2nd and 3rd lines of each stanza rhyme. This is called end rhyme (Creative), because there is a type of rhyme where words in the middle of lines rhyme. I don't deal much with identifying and naming formal poetry styles. I do use the words Haiku and Senryu, because their formats are easy to understand and practice.
Creative Selling Ideas at TCS:
- Design white greeting card with abstract painted design on front. Begin hand-lettering your poem on front, and continue it on inside for a OOAK product. A card that looks handmade by the giver stands out from manufactured products.
_______________________________
The Creative Seller
Poem (c)Holland Writing & Publishing Sources:
Sources:
Creative Writing Now
Pixabay.com Free Images
2 comments:
Beautiful. And well explained. I am free verse from the heart and soul as well. I write what my soul is given. And despite my learning disability God has put a cap if you will on that when it comes to delivering his message.
Free verse is the best! Explain about "God has put a cap if you will on that when it comes to delivering his message."
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