We have explored many great poetic forms over this past year. Some were challenging. Some were familiar and fun. So for today, pick one of the forms that we have covered (IN-FORM POET WEDNESDAY) and write in that style. We’ve had a great year of poeming and with the release of our book, POETIC BLOOMINGS: the first year, things look even more promising for 2013.
MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR!
MARIE ELENA’S FORM
Seize the Joy (A Carpe Diem)
As we leave the season behind
may we find no reason to discard the joy
the baby boy beneath the star
brought to our lives –
belief survives.
© Copyright – Marie Elena Good – 2012
WALT’S PANTOUM:
I HOLD YOU NEAR
I am never at a loss for reminders
for within them, I hold you near.
The warmth of your smile still lingers,
the warmth of your smile keeps you here.
For within it, I hold you near.
You are emblazoned on my heart.
The warmth of your smile keeps you here,
deeply where we made our start.
You are emblazoned on my heart,
a love tattoo that looks like you.
Deeply where we made our start,
the origin of love so true.
A love tattoo that looks like you,
and through its power I hold you near.
The origin of love so true
that within this heart I hold so dear.
And through its power I hold you near,
the warmth of your smile still lingers,
within this heart I hold so dear.
I am never at a loss for reminders.
© Copyright – Walter J. Wojtanik 2012
