by Kirti V | Jun 29, 2026 | Uncategorized
Named after Ogden Nash, Nashers are couplets (of any length) that feature comical rhymes, including wrenched rhymes (which occur when a word is deliberately mispronounced or its natural accent is shifted to force a rhyme, like anther for answer).
by Kirti V | Jun 29, 2026 | Limerick
Exams on, heart raced helter-skelter Blanket, pillow became my shelter, Whack,whack ! Came down the belan, Weighed on me like a melon, My mom’s wrath, vengeance oh!! I felt her!!! Photo by Sumeet B on Unsplash Written for the weekly poetry exercise...
by Kirti V | Jun 29, 2026 | Poetry, Uncategorized
Recipe poems blend culinary instructions with poetic structure, often using rhyme, metaphor, or abstract “ingredients” to evoke emotions, memories, or life lessons. They’re popular in creative writing prompts, especially for classrooms or festive...
by Kirti V | Jun 29, 2026 | Uncategorized
The lai is a traditional French poetic form known for its structured syllable counts and rhyme scheme. It originated in medieval France, often linked to the works of trouvères and troubadours. Structure A standard lai stanza consists of nine lines divided into...
by Kirti V | Jun 29, 2026 | Poetry
Your touch, as soft as the falling snow, Your gaze, sends sparks of love, Your presence, feels – Warm, like the fleece during winter, Cool, like the rains in summer. Under the umbrella as we stand, Like the benevolent shade of the tree, that grooms and nurtures...
