By Luna
| Author Note: | to Mickey, my love |
I woke with Luna on my mind,
we haven't seen her in a while.
My Muse is beautiful and kind ~
Fun fantasies are Luna's style.
We haven't seen her in a while,
spends most her time with Mother Moon.
Fun fantasies are Luna's style,
the fairies say she'll be here soon.
Spends most her time with Mother Moon,
a magic carpet takes her there.
The fairies say she'll be here soon,
such lovely fantasies she'll share.
A magic carpet takes her there,
my Muse is beautiful and kind.
Such lovely fantasies she'll share ~
I woke with Luna on my mind.
| Author Notes |
The pantoum consists of a series of quatrains rhyming ABAB in which the second and fourth lines of a quatrain recur as the first and third lines in the succeeding quatrain; each quatrain introduces a new second rhyme as BCBC, CDCD. The first line of the series recurs as the last line of the closing quatrain, and third line of the poem recurs as the second line of the closing quatrain, rhyming ZAZA.
The design is simple: Line 1 Line 2 Line 3 Line 4 Line 5 (repeat of line 2) Line 6 Line 7 (repeat of line 4) Line 8 Continue with as many stanzas as you wish, but the ending stanza then repeats the second and fourth lines of the previous stanza (as its first and third lines), and also repeats the third line of the first stanza, as its second line, and the first line of the first stanza as its fourth. So the first line of the poem is also the last. Last stanza: Line 2 of previous stanza Line 3 of first stanza Line 4 of previous stanza Line 1 of first stanza |
By Luna
| Author Note: | For Mickey |
We meet here nightly in our dreams ~
in this, the place where Angels live,
and so together thus, it seems
sweet love to one another give.
Each time that we lay down our heads
we meet here nightly in our dreams ~
two bodies motionless in beds,
our time is spent on lovers' schemes.
Love such as this has never seen
the light of day, and rightly so.
We met here nightly in our dreams~
to dreamland lovers' lane we go.
Dream romance sends us to the moon
to cast rocks in clear lunar streams.
Our inner selves fall right in tune,
we meet here nightly in our dreams.
By Luna
| Author Note: | To Mickey, with love. |
Was "Once Upon a Time," you see,
the words my mother read to me.
Oh, they contained such magic then,
With fairies flying 'round the glen.
A castle, stately, in the sky
would come to life as soon as I
had closed my eyes and gone to sleep;
my dreams were powerful and deep.
The mistress of the castle, she
awaited me to come and see
what she was spinning on her wheel ~
gossamer dresses, how genteel.
Lord of the Night was always there
protecting us; we had no cares.
Let dragons come; he'd slay them fast,
his legendary courage cast.
No, those are dreams I'll ne'er forget,
and more are left to happen yet.
The Land of Sleep is where I'll be
if in the night you search for me.
By Luna
| Author Note: | To Mickey, with love. |
We steal our rest upon the moon.
These hearts of stone will open soon
and feel as though by fortune blessed.
Upon the moon, we steal our rest.
Let's pounce upon this game of chance,
allow our hearts to feel romance.
No fling is this new liaison,
this game of chance ~ let's pounce upon.
Dear Cupid's bells announce the day
shuffling the cards of love at play.
'Tis finished, passion shan't rebel.
Announce the day, dear Cupid's bells.
| Author Notes |
The Swap Quatrain was created by Lorraine M. Kanter.
Within the Swap Quatrain, each stanza in the poem must be a quatrain (four lines) where the first line is reversed in the fourth line. In addition, line 2 must rhyme with line 1, and line 3 must rhyme with line 4 and so on, BUT not repeat the same rhyming pattern on subsequent stanzas. Rhyming pattern: AABB, CCDD, and so on. |
By Luna
| Author Note: | To Mickey, with love. |
When you died, everyone showed me compassion.
Heretofore unimaginable agony at your loss
marked my face. One day after your death, Mickey,
you had planned to come live with me. Rather, it was Destination: Heaven.
Folks who have never felt the bond of love
between a mother and child don't know what to say. I tell them, "Just pray for my angel."
Your unforgettable example reveals, dear angel,
that the still-suffering addicts and alcoholics merit our compassion.
You're teaching us not to view them with disdain, but love.
Households torn asunder daily mourn this despicable loss.
Addiction takes children, siblings, relatives and friends away to Heaven.
Fraught with grief, I sometimes hold and rock your ashes like a baby, Mickey.
Firstborn, beloved son, protector and best friend, Mickey
is your name. I hope not only I remember the way you looked and the blue of your eyes, angel.
A recent dream saw us talking on the phone. You were unsure if you'd be welcomed in Heaven
and sought your Momma's counsel. I tried, with a mother's compassion,
to assure you that your soul was to leave this earthly plane. Don't worry, God will heal my loss.
He will embrace and surround you, His child, with your welcome, His eternal love.
Announcing your presence often, you blanket me with your love.
That kiss from the butterfly was you, Mickey.
"Momma, I'm here when you need me." Gratitude outweighs grief and loss.
You're my Guardian Angel
and I rest. Now you possess the Knowledge we all seek, and your compassion
assures me that my too-young-to-die boy is with The One in Heaven.
Your presence compels all in Heaven
to giggle and smile. "This big," is how I feel your love.
Your ever-growing compassion
is evidenced through your aid to the still-suffering, Mickey.
You thwarted that bastard, Addiction, and caused him to lose his grip on Colleen. Her angel.
Yet still, I mourn your loss.
The oxymoron is that peace has found me as the result of my agony and loss.
Believing at long last that there is a God in Heaven,
I'm happy He has appointed you my Guardian Angel.
Always aware of your manifestations, I know you are giving me love.
Pride fills me to my core, Mickey.
Your untimely death has unleashed universal compassion.
I'll grieve your loss "to the moon and back," my love.
However, I'm certain that in Heaven, you, my protective son Mickey,
will be my loving angel, ever showering my dreams with compassion.
| Author Notes |
This is about my third try in my life at a Sestina. I appreciate suggestions for improvement as I wish to have this poem just right in honor of my son.
Guidelines for form taken from Shadowpoetry.com. Sestina The sestina is a strict ordered form of poetry, dating back to twelfth century French troubadours. It consists of six six-line (sestets) stanzas followed by a three-line envoy. Rather than use a rhyme scheme, the six ending words of the first stanza are repeated as the ending words of the other five stanzas in a set pattern. The envoy uses two of the ending words per line, again in a set pattern. First stanza, ..1 ..2 ..3 ..4 ..5 ..6 Second stanza, ..6 ..1 ..5 .. 2 ..4 ..3 Third stanza, ..3 ..6 ..4 ..1 ..2 ..5 Fourth stanza, ..5 ..3 ..2 ..6 ..1 ..4 Fifth stanza, ..4 ..5 ..1 ..3 ..6 ..2 Sixth stanza, ..2 ..4 ..6 ..5 ..3 ..1 Concluding tercet: middle of first line ..2, end of first line ..5 middle of second line ..4, end of second line..3 middle if third line ..6, end of third line ..1 |
By Luna
| Author Note: | To Mickey, with love. |
Luna escapes to the moon each night,
fairies abound dancing on moonbeams ~
Mystical music is her delight.
Exploding fireworks are such a sight,
Mother Moon claims they lead to dreams.
Luna escapes to the moon each night.
Drunk with ale, dream Master starts a fight.
Luna laughs, "Easy to provoke, it seems!"
Mystical music is her delight.
Master of dreams took pause at the sight
of Luna, bathing in lunar streams.
Luna escapes to the moon each night.
Five meddling, magical, matchmaking sprites
put Dream Master with Luna, match supreme.
Mystical music is her delight.
Master of dreams made a deal tonight ~
He and Luna united their teams.
Luna escapes to the moon each night,
Mystical music is her delight.
| Author Notes |
A Villanelle is a nineteen-line poem consisting of a very specific rhyming scheme: aba aba aba aba aba abaa.
The first and the third lines in the first stanza are repeated in alternating order throughout the poem, and appear together in the last couplet (last two lines). I haven't been able to find anywhere where it outlines specific syllable counts. Please feel free to suggest changes or point out where I bungled the form! |
By Luna
| Author Note: | To Mickey, with love. |
Three million miles from Mother Moon,
there lives a fat and grumpy troll.
Each day he stays abed till noon.
Three million miles from Mother Moon,
musicians play their soulful tune.
Now the troll plays another role.
Three million miles from Mother Moon,
there lives a fat and grumpy troll.
| Author Notes | Many thanks to Cleo85 for the artwork |
By Luna
| Author Note: | To Mickey, with love. |
now the day is over
night has come
breathe peace deep inside your stillness
rest your head in clover
hear the hum
of nature in her sleepiness
see, the moon is shining
one moonbeam
falls just ahead of your two feet
come now, best get moving ~
it's your dream
time to climb to your lunar seat
celestial beings all
around you ~
this is true love's heavenly lair
don't worry, you won't fall ~
there are two
angels by your side ever there
| Author Notes |
Tri-Fall consists of three 6-line stanzas, for a total of 18 lines. Rhyme scheme is a,b,c,a,b,c and meter for each stanza is 6/3/8,6/3/8.
This form requires little no no punctuation and can be written on any subject matter. |
By Luna
| Author Note: | To Mickey, with love. |
By Luna
| Author Note: | To Mickey, with love. |
| Author Notes |
Thanks to Dean Kuch for the title. ALL of the titles suggested were great. I thank you all for your participation! y'all rock!
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ A Diamante is a seven-lined contrast poem set up in a diamond shape. The first line begins with a noun/subject, and second line contains two adjectives that describe the beginning noun. The third line contains three words ending in -ing relating to the noun/subject. The forth line contains two words that describe the noun/subject and two that describe the closing synonym/antonym. If using an antonym for the ending, this is where the shift should occur. In the fifth line are three more -ing words describing the ending antonym/synonym, and the sixth are two more adjectives describing the ending antonym/synonym. The last line ends with the first noun's antonym or synonym. To make it a bit simpler, here is a diagram. Line 1: Noun or subject Line 2: Two Adjectives describing the first noun/subject Line 3: Three -ing words describing the first noun/subject Line 4: Four words: two about the first noun/subject, two about the antonym/synonym Line 5: Three -ing words about the antonym/synonym Line 6: Two adjectives describing the antonym/synonym Line 7: Antonym/synonym for the subject |
By Luna
| Author Note: | To Mickey, with love. |
Throughout the thicket, one will find
the ties which spring to summer bind.
Rebirth as far as I can see,
sweet budding flowers, birds in trees.
Waddling to the blooming pond,
momma leads ducklings, brand new bond.
Daffodils blooming, growing tall,
their beauty loved by one and all.
Farewell to spring, it’s summertime ~
the temp will rise to ninety-nine.
Green grass turns brown when baked by sun ~
turn on the sprinklers, have some fun!
Seems days are getting cooler now,
the Amish farmer starts to plow.
Led by his team of horses, he's
working his land 'til half-past three.
Orion’s high now in the sky,
he means that fall is passing by.
Old Man Winter will soon descend ~
bears hibernate ‘til winter’s end.
| Author Notes | All the seasonal haiku prompted me to write a poem about the changing seasons...hope you like it! |
By Luna
| Author Note: | To Mickey, with love. |
My music takes me anywhere,
the ship I ride to leave my cares
and worries. For hours I languish ~
my waterfall, blue and stylish
laughs with me at bad nightmares.
My music takes me anywhere,
I sail above the moon and stars,
I'll write of this in my memoirs.
My lover plays his repertoire
of music for me on guitar.
My music takes me anywhere,
Most beautiful songfests we share.
When John sang "Lucy in the Sky,"
I felt it and said, "Why not I?"
Began to write just then and there,
my music takes me anywhere.
| Author Notes |
Quatern,
Sixteen-line French form composed of four quatrains. Similar to the Kyrielle, but the repeat is placed in different places in each quatrain, to end the poem. (Shadowpoetry version too long to copy; ask me if any questions!) I know the meter is off a bit in some places. If you have any ideas for revision without changing the general tone of the poem, please share with me....thanks! |
By Luna
| Author Note: | To Mickey, with love. |
Mother moon hears flying fairies
cleverly caroling, each all aglow;
wind wakes sleeping snowbunnies.
Look left ~ languishing pretty pixies
who want to play pogo!
Five fair maidens beside their ‘troths ~
Today they’ll have a white wedding.
| Author Notes |
To Karen: (The bride wore black...)
For this complex alliterisen I had to have two alliterations per line in only seven lines. There are many sequences to the complex alliterisen, but the one I chose was as below: First line: 8 syllables Second Line: 10 syllables Third Line: 7 syllables Fourth Line: 9 syllables Fifth Line: 6 syllables 6th line: 8 syllables 7th line: 8 syllables |
By Luna
| Author Note: | To Mickey, with love. |
| Author Notes | Thank you, CammyCards, for the use of your picture! |
By Luna
| Author Note: | To Mickey, with love. |
With sleepy eyes, I lay me down
to fantasies of times gone by.
Within my dream appeared a clown,
a smile replaced my daytime cry.
While juggling balls with seeming ease
the circus man began to sneeze;
his spheres all fell down to the floor,
and I awoke in bed once more!
| Author Notes | A Rispetto, an Italian form of poetry, is a complete poem of two rhyme quatrains with strict meter. The meter is usually iambic tetrameter with a rhyme scheme of abab ccdd. A Heroic Rispetto is written in Iambic pentameter, usually featuring the same rhyme scheme. |
By Luna
| Author Note: | To Mickey, with love. |
Above the clouds, in windy skies,
we sleepy dreamers set our sights
way past the clouds, the northern lights ~
no doubt the Moon could hear our cries!
Our eyes met sights spectacular ~
illuminated tapestry ~
maids spinning wheels of poetry
spoke in a dream vernacular.
Each one of the angelic sounds
was lyrical and flowery.
Legends, magic, frivolity
with buoyant threads the music bound.
The Sun made ready to arise,
‘twas crystal clear the end was near.
Dream Master made one thing quite clear ~
Our minds would e’er visualize
the time we traveled with the King
of Dreams on such a lovely jaunt.
The sights of space our dreams would haunt
while sleeping in our beds that Spring,
| Author Notes | I used the envelope rhyme scheme, abba throughout the poem. Many thanks to helvi2 for the use of the art! |
By Luna
| Author Note: | To Mickey, with love. |
Man in the Moon, where have you been?
"Tis ages since your face I've seen ~
You are my rock in dark of night
and keep at bay all tears or fright.
Tonight you're back and so serene.
Upon the softest, sweet sateen
I've dreamt the Queen a wolverine.
Your presence rules the sky so bright ~
Man in the Moon.
For travelers you light, pristine,
a pathway to the Evergreens ~
gathering places of delight.
Nocturnal fairies there alight
on moonbeams shining while they preen ~
Man in the Moon.
| Author Notes | A Rondeau is a french form, 15 lines long, consisting of three stanzas: a quintet, a quatrain and a sestet with a rhyme scheme as follows: aabba, aabR, aabbaR.Lines 9 and 15 are short, a refrain (R) consisting of a phrase taken from line one. The other lines are longer (but all of the same metrical length). |
By Luna
| Author Note: | We miss you, Mick. Two years today... |
| Author Notes |
Thank you, Cleo85, for the wonderful art...
I just keep thinking of palindromes... |
By Luna
| Author Note: | To Mickey, with love. |
| Author Notes | Thanks to anyone who reads and reviews this poem. It's a palindrome, or mirror poetry, which simply means that the words used in the write read the same forwards and backwards, with a little twist in the middle. |
By Luna
| Author Note: | To Mickey, with love. |
You took me under the moon,
I was your willing victim.
Possession of the Dark Gift
is now mine for all eternity.
That I might give it to another
is my gift to you, Maker.
You doth protest much, Maker.
This is a night with a full moon
and I must try to find another
innocent soul for my victim.
Willing or unwilling, for eternity
they shall carry the Gift.
This treasure, the Gift,
is not given lightly, Maker
but to be worn for all eternity.
Scenes will be played under the moon;
games between me and my victim.
Maker, are you jealous that I might find another?
The way of our kind is to find another,
passing along the generous Dark Gift.
With luck we'll find ourselves a willing victim
that will make a fine companion, Maker
and not cry nightly under the moon
wishing to abandon the gift of eternity.
This is all we'll ever need, our eternity.
We'll do well to share it with another.
pledging our love under a shining moon
just before bestowing the revered gift
as you bestowed it upon me, my friendly Maker.
I am your satisfied victim.
Now stands before me a victim
about to receive her eternity.
Do you think her worthy, Maker?
The life I now grant to another
was chosen for me as your Gift.
You showed me eternity under the howling moon.
I've one willing wench for a victim, shall I find another
to live for eternity, should we allow them the Gift?
Perhaps we should cease, Maker, and simply feed beneath the moon.
| Author Notes |
First released January 24, 2008; edited.
The sestina is a strict ordered form of poetry. It consists of six six-line sestets followed by a three-line tercet. Rather than use a rhyme scheme, the six ending word of the first stanza are repeated as the ending words of the other five stanzas in a set pattern. The tercet uses two of the ending words per line, again in a set pattern. First stanza 1,2,3,4,5,6 Second Stanza 6,1, 5, 2, 4, 3 Third Stanza 3, 6, 4, 1, 2, 5 Fourth Stanza 5, 3, 2, 6, 1, 4 Fifth stanza 4, 5, 1, 3, 6, 2 Sixth Stanza 2, 4, 6, 5, 3, 1 Words used: 1-Moon, 2-Maker, 3-Gift, 4-another, 5-eternity, 6-Victim. |
By Luna
| Author Note: | To Mickey, with love. |
| Author Notes | Just a poem that reminds me of a younger gal. |
By Luna
As Helios lost steam,
Selene began to shine.
Her light served as a sign
that he, Master of Dreams
a most heavenly scheme
for Luna had designed.
Our pair jumped hand-in-hand,
their destination clear.
The Moonchild shed a tear,
so perfect was this land.
Then just as he had planned,
an Angel in her ear ...
"We'll meet again one day,
this time you cannot stay."
| Author Notes |
I first posted this work on March 26, 2010 (I think I was near to the time I had to quit for a few years...). At that time, I had no idea that my son would pass. I found this while looking over my old portfolio, it now seems prophetic. I have had the feeling that I've seen Heaven but I've been told I can't stay. And I love EC's song, "Tears in Heaven," which has the same message.
Also, there's a reason for the butterfly. I don't talk about this much, but my son visits his father, my mom and me in the form of a butterfly. Wildness. HexSonnetta The HexSonnetta, created by Andrea Dietrich, consists of two six-line stanzas and a finishing rhyming couplet with the following set of rules: Meter: Iambic Trimeter Rhyme Scheme: a/bb/aa/b c/dd/cc/d ee Iambic Trimeter means the usual iambic (alternating unstressed/stressed) meter for every line of the poem, but instead of the ten syllables that comprise a typical sonnet's iambic pentameter, this particular form uses six syllables of iambic trimeter per line. Thus, the name HexSonnetta. The first part of the form�¢??s name refers to the syllable count per line. The second part of the name, Sonnetta, is to show this to be a form similar to the sonnet, yet with its shorter lines and different rhyme scheme, it is not the typical sonnet. Not only does this poem have six syllables per line, it also has a set of two six-line stanzas, giving an extra hex� to the meaning of HexSonnetta. The rhyme scheme is a bit of a mixture of the two traditional sonnet types, with the two 6-line stanzas having more the rhyme scheme of an Italian sonnet, but with the ending rhyming couplet being the featured rhyme scheme of the English sonnet. The first stanza presents the theme of the poem, with the second stanza serving to change the tone of the poem, to introduce a new aspect of the theme or to give added details. The final couplet, as in an English sonnet, can be either a summary (if the theme is simple) or it could be the resolution to a problem presented in the theme. In any event, it should nicely tie together the whole piece and could even appear as a nice twist presented at the end. |
By Luna
| Author Note: | To Mickey, with love. |
Tonight, young girl lost a tooth, but it found
safety under her pillow; now it's bound
for a new home 'neath trees of sweet cherry.
Listen...distress call came for Tooth Fairy,
who "quick-as-a-wink" summoned Flying Hound.
Quiet! Her silvery wings made no sound
as she picked up the tooth ~ looked far around ~
traded in for a fiddle of cherry.
~~ Tonight, young girl's spellbound.
Flying Hound saw her home. Breezing through town
at top speed; she took stock ~ instantly found
summer months would wear down our Tooth Fairy.
That season is when mothers are wary...
children take chances down at the fairground.
~~ Tonight, young girl's spellbound.
| Author Notes |
A Rondeau is a French form, 15 lines long, consisting of three stanzas: a quintet, a quatrain and a sestet with a rhyme scheme as follows:
aabba, aabR, aabbaR Lines 9 and 15 are short, a refrain (R) consisting of a phrase taken from line one. The other lines are longer. |
By Luna
| Author Note: | To Mickey, with love. |
Enigmatic, always playing.
Rhythmic leads flow from the guitar, his
Imagination overtakes reality.
Crossroads Guitar Festival is a soul salve.
Creation, sliding from a hundred guitars,
Lovers of jamming and blues
Appearing together onstage.
Poetic, mighty, thought-provoking
Tunes for the masses
Overseen by the ethereal, eternal band.
Notes fly back and forth across the stage.
| Author Notes |
I haven't written an acrostic in a very long time, so I thought that I would write one about my favorite musician.
*~*~* FANSTORIAN CHALLENGE: *~*~* write an acrostic named for your own favorite musician/band! If there's enough interest, we can put them in a book! |
By Luna
| Author Note: | To Mickey, with love. |
Raining cats and dogs
Raining stopped inside
Inside your head
Inside the words
Words inspire stories
Words spark imagination
Imagination is fertile
Imagination peaks
Peaks and valleys
Peak of illumination
Illumination enlightens
Illumination bright
Bright starry sky
Bright twinkling light
Light brigade
Light speed
Speed to conclusion
Speed is dangerous
Dangerous situation
Dangerous creature
Creature takes control
Creature threatens mankind
Mankind brainstorms
Mankind petitions wizard
Wizard is helpful
Wizard saves the day
Day looks new
Day is cheerful
Cheerful people
Cheerful fairies
Fairies aren't scary
Fairies assist angels
Angels walk with us
Angels in streetclothes
Streetclothes tattered
Streetclothes torn
Torn beyond repair
Torn into pieces
Pieces of hope
Pieces that glisten
Glisten with happiness
Glisten with joy
Joy to the world
Joy is emotion
Emotion means feelings
Emotion makes teardrop
Teardrop escapes eye
Teardrop wets cheek
Cheek
Eye
| Author Notes |
The Blitz Poem, a poetry form created by Robert Keim.
This form of poetry is a stream of short phrases and images with repetition and rapid flow. Begin with one short phrase, it can be a cliche. Begin the next line with another phrase that begins with the same first word as line 1. The first 48 lines should be short, but at least two words. The third and fourth lines are phrases that begin with the last word of the 2nd phrase, the 5th and 6th lines begin with the last word of the 4th line, and so on, continuing, with each subsequent pair beginning with the last word of the line above them, which establishes a pattern of repetition. Continue for 48 total lines with this pattern, And then the last two lines repeat the last word of line 48, then the last word of line 47. The title must be only three words, with some sort of preposition or conjunction joining the first word from the third line to the first word from the 47th line, in that order. There should be no punctuation. When reading a BLITZ, it is read very quickly, pausing only to breathe. ____________ |
By Luna
| Author Note: | To Mickey, with love. |
| Author Notes |
Ok, below are the notes from Shadowpoetry.com
I THINK I've got this right, but feel free to call me on it, please! Palindrome Poetry Also Known as Mirrored Poetry A palindrome, by definition, is a word, phrase, verse, sentence, or even poem that reads the same forward or backward. It stems from the Greek word palindromos: palin, meaning again, and dromos, meaning a running. Combining the two together, the Greek meaning gives us, running back again... Shown below are examples of the word-unit palindrome. The carefully placed words form the same sentence, whether it is read forward or backward. For example, 'Mirrored images reflect images mirrored' which includes a word in the center as a reversal point for the sentence or even the poem. Example #1: Reflections Life- imitates nature, always moving, traveling continuously. Falling leaves placed delicately; foliage touching the echoing waters, clarity removed - Reflections distorted through waves rippling; gracefully dancing mirrored images - reflect - images mirrored. Dancing gracefully, rippling waves through distorted reflections - removed clarity. Waters echoing the touching foliage; delicately placed leaves falling - continuously traveling, moving always, nature imitates life. |
By Luna
| Author Note: | To Mickey, with love. |
Deep in the land of mystic elves,
quite high upon some special shelves,
The Queen has vanished and as such ~
great books of magic sit untouched.
It's been three years since she's been seen,
went walking in the forest green.
Some blame the bad witch, inasmuch ~
great books of magic sit untouched.
On elvish celebration days
small pint-sized figures sing to praise
the ruler whom they loved so much ~
great books of magic sit untouched.
Deep in the land of mystic elves,
great books of magic sit untouched.
| Author Notes |
Kyrielle Sonnet
A Kyrielle Sonnet consists of 14 lines (three rhyming quatrain stanzas and a non-rhyming couplet). Just like the traditional Kyrielle poem, the Kyrielle Sonnet also has a repeating line or phrase as a refrain (usually appearing as the last line of each stanza). Each line within the Kyrielle Sonnet consists of only eight syllables. French poetry forms have a tendency to link back to the beginning of the poem, so common practice is to use the first and last line of the first quatrain as the ending couplet. This would also re-enforce the refrain within the poem. Therefore, a good rhyming scheme for a Kyrielle Sonnet would be: AabB, ccbB, ddbB, AB -or- AbaB, cbcB, dbdB, AB. |
By Luna
| Author Note: | To Mickey, with love. |
| Author Notes |
The Alliterisen (Complex and Rhyming), a form created by Udit Bhatia, is a simple seven-lined poem with a specific syllable pattern and two alliterations per line. For example: Glorious Graves, and wonderful waves. Alliteration is the succession of similar consonant sounds. They are not recognized by spelling, but rather by sounds. The syllable structure for the Complex Alliterisen is as follows:
1st line- x syllables 2nd line- x+2 syllables 3rd line- x-1 syllables 4th line- (x+2)-1 syllables 5th line- x-2 syllables 6th line- (x+2)-2 syllables 7th line- x syllables which allows for infinite syllable sequences. Listed below are examples of some easy syllable sequences. I used this sequence. For more sequences, http://www.shadowpoetry.com 1st line- 9 syllables 2nd line- 11 syllables 3rd line- 8 syllables 4th line- 10 syllables 5th line- 7 syllables 6th line- 9 syllables 7th line- 9 syllables) |
By Luna
| Author Note: | To Mickey, with love. |
In dreams, we see such special sights~
our galaxy and northern lights.
We travel everywhere in flight,
throughout the night, throughout the night.
We may find beauty in our sleep
while o'er moonbeams we softly creep.
Rife with emotion oh, so deep,
we have to weep, we have to weep.
Yet then again, we just may find
the boogeyman inside our mind.
To us, that dream feels unrefined ~
Oh, rest unkind, oh, rest unkind!
Then comes that lovely dream, of course,
We ride upon the wing-ed horse.
Dear Pegasus, he is the source ~
a guiding force, a guiding force.
Anon, 'tis time to greet the day~
abandon our nocturnal sleigh.
Still, we remember fun and play.
Our times were gay, our times were gay.
By Luna
| Author Note: | To Mickey, with love. |
The moon above will shine so bright
on fairies while they are in flight.
Their wings hum a magical tune,
it's likely you will hear them soon.
When it's time for the moon to rest,
the sun does what it knows the best;
rises high in the morning sky ~
"Awaken, birds, it's time to fly!"
A meadow waits for animals
out on their constitutionals.
This place is where beasts meet and greet,
they all play games and never cheat.
Schoolhouse is where the children are,
learning about a new-found star.
Quick, down the hall, now you will see
it's time to have the spelling bee.
When school is out our children play
together till the end of day.
When it's time to head for home
comes bedtime ~ countless dreams to roam.
Luna brightens the sky once more
lighting the stairs to heaven's door.
Nocturnal trekkers' paths she lights,
fairies resume their nightly flight.
By Luna
| Author Note: | To Mickey, with love. |
Tidewater flowers moan and stretch,
as if the days of future etch.
The distance has become quite thin ~
fingers connected to the wind.
Hangers they serve for fairy clothes,
yet from the highway, no one knows.
While visible are sutures pinned,
fingers connected to the wind.
T'were actions taken long ago
to seed these wondrous gifts we know.
Along the way, the saints have sinned
fingers connected to the wind.
| Author Notes | Good luck to everyone in the contest! |
By Luna
| Author Note: | To Mickey, with love. |
| Author Notes |
My 23-year old son, Mickey, died from the last of many overdoses on the day before he was to move into my home to live.
He once wrote a poem about heroin being a female - a lover which he could try to leave but always drew him back. This Thanksgiving is two years since the last time I saw Mickey alive and on January 8, 2017, my baby will have gone to his Creator two years ago. |
By Luna
| Author Note: | To Mickey, with love. |
| Author Notes |
This, as with all my poetry, is dedicated to the memory of my son, John Martin McKernan IV (Mickey).
A Kyrielle Sonnet consists of 14 lines (three rhyming quatrain stanzas and a non-rhyming couplet). Just like the traditional Kyrielle poem, the Kyrielle Sonnet also has a repeating line or phrase as a refrain (usually appearing as the last line of each stanza). Each line within the Kyrielle Sonnet consists of only eight syllables. French poetry forms have a tendency to link back to the beginning of the poem, so common practice is to use the first and last line of the first quatrain as the ending couplet. This would also re-enforce the refrain within the poem. Therefore, a good rhyming scheme for a Kyrielle Sonnet would be: AabB, ccbB, ddbB, AB -or- AbaB, cbcB, dbdB, AB. |
By Luna
| Author Note: | To you, Mickey, from Momma |
A dozen demure fairies flying
'round moon most misty nights, singing and laughing.
All alight on a fair flower,
Some sit for hours happily daydreaming,
listening lightly to wild wind.
You yearn to meet the fae folk this night ~
Shhhh! Sleep soundly now and dream deeply.
| Author Notes |
The Alliterisen (Complex and Rhyming), a form created by Udit Bhatia, is a simple seven-lined poem with a specific syllable pattern and two alliterations per line. For example: Glorious Graves, and wonderful waves. Alliteration is the succession of similar consonant sounds. They are not recognized by spelling, but rather by sounds. The syllable structure for the Complex Alliterisen is as follows: (I chose sequence 2 for this poem)
1st line- x syllables 2nd line- x+2 syllables 3rd line- x-1 syllables 4th line- (x+2)-1 syllables 5th line- x-2 syllables 6th line- (x+2)-2 syllables 7th line- x syllables which allows for infinite syllable sequences. Listed below are examples of some easy syllable sequences. Sequence #1: 1st line- 8 syllables 2nd line- 10 syllables 3rd line- 7 syllables 4th line- 9 syllables 5th line- 6 syllables 6th line- 8 syllables 7th line- 8 syllables (same as first) Sequence #2: 1st line- 9 syllables 2nd line- 11 syllables 3rd line- 8 syllables 4th line- 10 syllables 5th line- 7 syllables 6th line- 9 syllables 7th line- 9 syllables (same as first) |
By Luna
| Author Note: | To you, Mickey, from Momma |
| Author Notes |
Clarity Pyramid
The Clarity Pyramid is a poetry form designed and constructed by Jerry P. Quinn. A Clarity Pyramid is a poem consisting of two triplets and a single line (7 lines in all). Usually, this poem is center aligned when displayed. The first triplet has 1, 2, and 3 syllables. The title of the poem is the one-syllable word of the first triplet, which is displayed in all capital letters. This line is followed by a two-syllable line, and then a three-syllable line, both of which clarify the definition of the poem, or are synonyms for the title. The second triplet has 5, 6, and 7 syllables. Its design is based around a life event contained within the triplet which helps give a poetic view oroutlook on the first line (title). The last line is 8 syllables, and is in quotations as this line contains a quote that defines the first word (title). Example #1: WORK labor exertion walked lines all plowed straight furrow soil, seeds and sweat spring deposit, fall harvest "creationâ??s manifestations" Copyright �© 2002 Jerry P. Quinn |
By Luna
| Author Note: | To Mickey, with love. |
| Author Notes |
A Triolet is a poetic form consisting of only 8 lines. Within a Triolet, the 1st, 4th, and 7th lines repeat, and the 2nd and 8th lines do as well. The rhyme scheme is simple: ABaAabAB, capital letters representing the repeated lines.
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By Luna
| Author Note: | How d'ya like this one, Mick? |
By Luna
| Author Note: | Mama Loves You, Baby. |
| Author Notes |
The Trois-par-Huit was created by Lorraine M. Kanter.
Trois-par-Huit (Three-by-Eight or Octa-Tri for short), a poem containing three stanzas of 3, 3 and 2 lines OR 3, 2 and 3 lines: 8 lines total with a syllable count of 3, 6, 9, 12, 12, 9, 6, 3. The rhyming pattern is AAB BBC CC where the last line is the title of the poem and summarizes the meaning of the poem. *Note: These poems are to appear center aligned. |
By Luna
| Author Notes |
Double etheree;
Syllable count 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 And that's it! Hope you like it. |
By Luna
| Author Note: | To Mickey, with love. |
When walking in your lunar dreams,
nothing is really as it seems.
Gossamer mists make air feel thin,
your lunar dreams...when walking in
upon the Moon. You'll stand to be
whatever in some dreams you see.
Now this could mean a rich tycoon
you'll stand to be upon the moon
Come morning time. Then rise with ease
slip out of your nighttime reprise.
Down from the moonbeam, make the climb,
then rise with ease, come morning time.
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