Month: January 2022
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Ae Freislighe Notes
Originally posted on Jezzie G: The Ae Freislighe (pronounced ‘ay freshly) is an Irish syllabic quatrain stanza form. Each line is seven syllables with lines one and three ending with a triple rhyme and two and four with a double rhyme. The entire poem should end as it began with a repetition (a dunadh) of…
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Returned to Stone
Their eyes cannot see me walk by I dare not look beyond their gaze Too scared to show the tears I cry…
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Cherry Tree
In peaceful waters where the lilies dwell a path of stone shall lead my soul to Zen, amid the cherry blossom linger thoughts…
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Blades of Truth
I close my eyes to sleep and find your kiss, that waits for me in lands of Morpheus to take my hand and guide my heart to bliss, my senses ‘neath your shadow of Venus, un-opened roses meet as pulses miss, whilst love’s sweet hunger rages between us, the limbo state of dreams remains our…
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My Dearest Friend, Fred
Through darkest nights I had a friend To hold my hand and wipe my tears My broken heart was his to mend…
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The Essence Of Love
The fire to melt my blood of ice The touch that makes the senses glow With hands that lead the heart’s device…
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Rime Royal Notes
Originally posted on Jezzie G: The Rime Royal is a seven-line stanza, with each line consisting of ten syllables or iambic pentameter and a rhyme. Rhyme Scheme: ababbcc Example Invisible Hand by Jez farmer I sought the sanctuary of her lightWithin silver beams that caress the earthShe brings lost souls comfort throughout the nightAs witches…
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Toscana Wine
From the cellar a bottle of red wine Taking a breath before we dine While eggs and flour form the dough…
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Out to Sea
Along the stream there gently floats Autumntide’s gift, a golden leaf That trails the water like sailboats…
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My Beautiful Muse
I hear her speak in lunar light With eyes that sparkle through the dark; Her gentle words demand I write…
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