Ron says “You may, if you wish, make some kind of link between the Haiku Challenge prompt of (FROST and Glint). and this Décima Challenge of SHIMMER in the C rhyme line. This means you could write a haiku post using the prompt words. Then do a Décima post using this week’s prompt uniting the two with a common message.
Jack frost dances in the dark nights Bedazzling magic on the streets Glinting and glistening ice sheets. Busy fingers of tiny sprites Making all things sparkle like lights. In the moon’s wintery glimmer Spiders webbs sparkle and shimmer. Home to cosy living room fire Long evenings in filled with desire. Passions growing bright not dimmer.
Our host Ronovanwrite’s said :You may, if you wish, make some kind of link between the Haiku Challenge prompt of (OPEN and Solace). and this Décima Challenge of STAR in the C rhyme line. This means you could write a haiku post using the prompt words. Then do a Décima post using this week’s prompt uniting the two with a common message.
The two challanges are separate but can be combined if you choose to do so.
Again I choose to combine my Haiku and Décima.
Image from Pixabay
We’re all locked up in our houses. All hiding from the unseen foe None of us knowing where to go. Alone or with friends or spouses. Long days full of stress and grouses. Two planets aline like a star Like the one wise men saw afar. All borders closing no solace We all need to turn about face Our home planet we spoil and mar.
You do blind me With syllables and comely rhymes You do blind me With clever tempo and smart verse You’ve challenged me so many times I join in with Rondelet chimes You do blind me.
This is a poetry form of French origin using a syllable pattern, rhyme pattern, and refrains.
Sounds complicated and confusing? Nope.
It’s kind of like combining the Shi Rensa Haiku with the Décima.
How did that coincidentally happen on my blog of all blogs?
Honestly, I have no idea, because it was not intentional.
So how do you write one? I’ll put the quick version here and maybe have a full post later.
And no, this will not be a new poetry challenge.
TIP: Once you got it, stop reading. I will probably confuse you if you read too much. I have a bad happen of going overboard when I first explain a new poetry form, or anything else new.
There are seven lines.
One line appears three times. In lines 1, 3, and 7. Keep that in mind, because those lines need to make sense throughout the poem. It’s easier than you think. These are what are called refrains (repeats).
RHYME PATTERN:AbAabbA
SYLLABLE PATTERN: 4/8/4/8/8/8/4
Line 1: A—four syllables A rhyme Line 2: b—eight syllables B rhyme Line 3: A—repeat of line one A rhyme Line 4: a—eight syllables A rhyme (I know it’s a small a, but it’s still an a.) Line 5: b—eight syllables B rhyme Line 6: b—eight syllables B rhyme Line 7: A—repeat of line one A rhyme
TIP: Of course write line A first, but then go ahead and put it down two more times. space them out. Put a space between lines 1 and 3. Then skip three lines between 3 and 7. Sounds weird, but it helps. You practically have half the poem done with one line.
Eternally on quest for light Constantly opening our souls Eyes searching the ultimate goal Slowly we emerge from the night Behold the planet and its plight Where is kindness, we have lost care Mindless to how others will fair We tread on those who try to rise Forgetting the good things we prize Eyes closed, to true light, unaware.
It’s the first of the month and you know what that means! Poets, choose your own syllabic poetry form, theme, words, images, etc. It’s up to you!
So the news intervened in my choice today. The explosion in Lebanon’s capital Beirut yesterday prompted me to write the chain of Haiku below. As if the Lebanon has not got enough issues. As of writing this it’s not known if this incident was an horrific accident or act of war/ terror. I am praying for the dead and injured, numbered in the thousands.
Welcome to the Décima Poetry Challenge. Each week we’ll be attempting a Décima, also known as an Espinela, poem set by Ronovanwrite’s.
Ronovan say “If you don’t know how to write a Décima, click HERE to go to a post on how to write one.Or…Keep reading and find out, with an example included.
He also said “One last thing before we jump in the creativity pool, check out my weekly Haiku Challenge that often has prompts (Destruct and Self this week) that share a central theme, at least in my head, with the Décima Poetry Challenge prompt.”
Image from Pixabay.
The Gambler Décima
Always with an eye to the chance The wheel of fortune spins around Your spirits high feet don’t touch the ground. Destruction leads a merry dance Self denial your chosen stance Fortunes lessen,they never grow Your luck revolves like ebb and flow. Self destruction the gamblers trait There is no escape from this fate. Loss of esteem the final blow
Welcome to the Décima Poetry Challenge. Each week we’ll be attempting a Décima, also known as an Espinela, poem, set by our gracious host Ronovanwrite’s.
If you don’t know how to write a Décima, click HERE to go to a post on how to write one.
Image from Pixabay
Mankind
What is the measure of our lives Not caring of our type or kind Keeping ourselves only in mind. Selfish thoughts are all that us drives We ignore and avert our eyes Not a care for those who struggle Ignore the poor in their huddle Strip nature of all her riches Waste water leaving dry ditches. Mankind leaves nothing but muddle.
This week for Ronovanwrite’s Décima Challenge I have used the word Wind, for the purpose of the rhyme, in the meaning of to wind up. Though I have hinted at a wind blowing too. I have also linked the Décima to Ronovanwrite’s Weekly Haiku Challenge.
Through boughs intent on destruction Tearing like a hurricane’s wind. Such violence rips up my mind Thought scattered around, disruption No direction no conduction My demise is its sole intent Mindlessly hither and dither I’m sent lt’s intention, to destroy me To shipwreck me in misery. Asunder I am slowly rent.
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