General Poetry posted November 21, 2016


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Minute contest

A wonderful person

by Jackarrie


You  could see the light in us all
We felt so small
You were the best
Now you can rest

Eyes that once twinkled now are closed
In peace composed
Strength was your stance
seen at first glance

Then God came to take you away
You could not stay
Now minds sow seeds
Of your good deeds

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Minute writing prompt entry
Writing Prompt
The Minute Poem is a poem that follows the "8,4,4,4" syllable count structure. It usually has 3 stanzas that are exactly the same. So: 8,4,4,4; 8,4,4,4; 8,4,4,4 syllables.
A traditional Minute Poem has 12 lines total. It has 60 syllables. This doesn't have to have a strict meter. The rhyme scheme is as follows: aabb, ccdd, eeff.

In this traditional example the author included both the rhyme scheme (aabb, ccdd, eeff) and the syllable count (8,4,4,4 for each stanza).

God's Artful Touch

The Arctic Clipper's frigid blast, (rhyme: a)
Its winds so fast (a)
And furious; (b)
Injurious. (b)

The stars and moon played hide and seek (c)
As clouds did streak (c)
Across night skies. (d)
Enchanting eyes (d)

With stunning iv'ry moon's display, (e)
God did portray (e)
His artful touch (f)
I love so much. (f)
- written by mountainwriter49
A non-traditional minute poem does not have to rhyme. But follows the proper syllable count.
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