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Quintine

The quintine is a one-stanza poem built up out of five lines, and with the following syllable count:   x xxx xxxxx xxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx

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Hug

Hug

Hug, Comforts one Like a warm blanket, Soaking itself in our tears And soothing our wounded heart and soul Photo by Marco Bianchetti on Unsplash

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Birth of a Poem

Birth of a Poem

Inspirations plenty,  Gets us thinking abundantly How to interpret, how to present,  Oh! Plethora of confusions never seem to end.  Finally, when thoughts get the words,  Right, apt, a poem Is born. 

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Poems

Poems

Poet's Heart beats At the sight Of mother nature. Thoughts get chiselled into verses, Through words so magical, mystical, serene, soothing.

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Eintou

  Created by Jan Haag, the eintou is built this way:      line 1: 2 syllables/words      line 2: 4 syllables/words      line 3: 6 syllables/words      line 4: 8 syllables/words      line 5: 6 syllables/words      line 6: 4 syllables/words      line 7: 2...

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Fibbosyllacci

Inspired from the Fibonacci form of poetry that counts the number of words per line.   Fibbosyllacci is developed by Rham Dhel that uses syllables rather than words. It is a 6-line poem that has the following elements-   syllable count    line 1: 1    line...

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Bravehearts

Bravehearts

Away from family, friends and cozy home, They withstand the severe heat, rains, wind and storm. They put their lives at stake, to save the nation, And it is because of them, that we breathe free. Air, land, water, nothing can stop them ever, As they sweep through...

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Poet’s Pen

Poet’s Pen

Thoughtful thoughts take solid shape (7)  When words nurture, nestle them so well (9)  Poem pose with rhyme, rhythm (6)  Stories speak about grit, glamour. (8)  Poet's pen, works wonders, (5)  To refresh, recharge, calm, cool. (7)  Verses, make mind relax, rest. (7) ...

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