General Poetry posted January 17, 2017


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a naani

a mother's love

by judester

She consoles her bully son,
at night chases his demons,
clears his fear
with hugs, her sleepy heathen.




Naani writing prompt entry
Writing Prompt
Write a naani.

A Naani poem has 4 lines. The total number of syllables in the poem are between 20 to 25. While the poem does not have to be about a particular subject it is often about human relations or current statements.
Example

Balancing Act

Life is a tightrope
Sometimes you will fall
But step out in faith
You are only inches off the ground
- written by juliajames
In this example, the Naani poem has 24 syllables. It should have between 20 and 25.

Gifts of Love

I marvel at birds on wing
What springtime will bring
So many things are our reward
Given by our Lord.
- written by boberto

Debtor's Hell

Crafty bankers sell
intangible wares so well,
ringing every bell
while sending souls to earthly hell.
- written by fairydancer
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