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Myrna D. (Kajuncutie)
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Username: Kajuncutie
| | Posted on Monday, February 06, 2006 - 07:05 am: | 
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Good Monday everyone!
I was going to offer another sonnetina version this week but then I remmebered this nifty little form. Thank you to E.W. Richardson for bringing it to my attention (bet ya thought I forgot about it.lol) With no further ado...
The Octologue
The Octologue is a snippet of eavesdropped conversation, a bit of dialogue, monologue, any thought that is or can be spoken aloud. It must be a complete thought. It can answer a question; it can lead to more questions, leaving the reader begging to hear the answers. The Octologue is eight metered lines with each line traditionally capped. The pattern is: 3/5/3/3/5/3/3/3.
There are no rhyming requirements, but the syllable structure is specific and must be adhered to.
This form was developed by Patricia Gomes.
So in summary..
EIGHT metered lines.. structured in this way
3 syllables
5 syllables
3 syllables
3 syllables
5 syllables
3 syllables
3 syllables
3 syllables
1. No rhyme required.
2. Each line traditionally capped (though some corrupted versions do not follow this rule)
3. Traditionally only one verse (again corrupted versions do not adhere to this rule)
4. If more than one stanza is used, each stanza must stand alone as its own thought or dialogue.
An example by the form's author....
Whisper of the Old Queen
Mandricart,
Can you reach the latch?
Do it then,
Bar the door.
The graveyard's chill calls
And I'm yet
Unprepared
To answer.
by Patricia Gomes
More examples will follow....
This seems like it will be fun.. so fire up those pens!!
If you have any questions, email me and I'll do my best to answer....
Myrna D.
"I am but an apprentice,
an amateur wordsmith....I do not seek more than this
for I claim not the title of poet
as I do not fit the mold." (from 'The Apprentice' by Myrna D.)
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Myrna D. (Kajuncutie)
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Username: Kajuncutie
| | Posted on Monday, February 06, 2006 - 07:09 am: |
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And more examples as promised....
Transmogrifying
Here in hell,
Your love keeps me cold . . .
Forever.
Drink your tears,
As I change my name
To Demon —
Master of
Poetry.
by Ginger Wiegman-Cousens
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Keys
Where are they?
I can't find my keys!
I can't leave!
Did you try
Checking your pockets?
Think I'm dumb?
They're not — Oh!
Never mind.
by Roberta Swetlow
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I'm Cold
It's cold here;
I'm afraid, alone,
So dark, dank . . .
Hard to breathe.
Am I breathing? No!
Oh my God!
Am I dead?
Yes, you are.
by Charlene Howard
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And here is one of the corrupted versions.. as you see only first letter is capped and he used three stanzas..
In darkness
do we show our souls,
as madmen,
as prophets,
happy at last to
know freedom,
and just be
beasts and fools?
In shadows
do we dance in flames,
knowing truth,
knowing fear,
removing the masks,
and feeling,
just feeling,
unafraid?
Dressed in gloom,
we at last become
those dark dreams,
cold as night,
magical and large
as our tiny
minds will let
us become.
by Joseph Armstead
Hope these help....
"I am but an apprentice,
an amateur wordsmith....I do not seek more than this
for I claim not the title of poet
as I do not fit the mold." (from 'The Apprentice' by Myrna D.)
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Fran Marie (Insync)
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Username: Insync
| | Posted on Monday, February 06, 2006 - 11:12 am: |
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Thought I'd try a stab at this week's form the octologue~and I hope you enjoy~Fran
Cardinal
http://www.thestarlitecafe.com/poems/96/poem_815707.html |
E.W. Richardson (Ew_richardson)
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Username: Ew_richardson
| | Posted on Monday, February 06, 2006 - 11:32 am: |
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I have always enjoyed this form. Glad to see it appear here.
My offering is as follows:
Lover to Lover
http://www.thestarlitecafe.com/poems/96/poem_815710.html |
Raivenne (Raivenne)
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Username: Raivenne
| | Posted on Monday, February 06, 2006 - 12:28 pm: |
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Of course I'm corrupt as usual - 
Kiss at Last
http://thestarlitecafe.com/poems/96/poem_815723.html
We're all born originals; most die as copies
~ Raivenne
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Myrna D. (Kajuncutie)
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Username: Kajuncutie
| | Posted on Monday, February 06, 2006 - 05:37 pm: |
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Oh lordie, I didn't mean for the words to go in this direction but they just pulled too dang hard this time... I hope you enjoy my somewhat melancholy interpretation of the Octologue...
Have You Heard
http://www.thestarlitecafe.com/poems/96/poem_815786.html
Myrna D.
p.s. not to fear...I'll corrupt myself later on in the week..lol
"I am but an apprentice,
an amateur wordsmith....I do not seek more than this
for I claim not the title of poet
as I do not fit the mold." (from 'The Apprentice' by Myrna D.)
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Teresa Jeffris (Motherteresa)
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Username: Motherteresa
| | Posted on Monday, February 06, 2006 - 06:00 pm: |
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I LOVE THIS FORM!! Thanks Myrna! Here is my entry "My Ray Of Sunshine"
http://www.thestarlitecafe.com/poems/96/poem_815790.html
Smiles,
Terry
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Katherine Chandler (Amazingkate)
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Username: Amazingkate
| | Posted on Monday, February 06, 2006 - 07:46 pm: |
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Here's a wee one for ya...
Kiss Me Please
http://www.thestarlitecafe.com/poems/96/poem_815818.html
'I believe that friends are quiet angels
who lift us to our feet when our wings
have trouble remembering how to fly..'
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Sharon Peeples (Pianolove)
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Username: Pianolove
| | Posted on Monday, February 06, 2006 - 09:27 pm: |
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Guess I'm corrupt too! I LISTEN http://www.thestarlitecafe.com/poems/96/poem_815839.html
Sharon Peeples
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TBF (The_blue_flame)
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Username: The_blue_flame
| | Posted on Monday, February 06, 2006 - 09:45 pm: |
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Title: Yet they knew
URL: http://www.thestarlitecafe.com/poems/96/poem_815842.html
A Gentle ANswer turns away wrath, like Proverbs 15:1 says, But ARE TEHRE TIMES when that same answer can simultaneously uncloak desperatoin?
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Timothy (02l)
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Username: 02l
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 07, 2006 - 05:10 pm: |
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Hello one, hello all. Here is my octologue for the week. enjoy.
"Coin Toss"
http://www.thestarlitecafe.com/poems/96/poem_816047.html
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"Be true to your muse." |
TBF (The_blue_flame)
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Username: The_blue_flame
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 07, 2006 - 09:36 pm: |
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Title: DEAREST LORD!
URL: http://www.thestarlitecafe.com/poems/96/poem_816124.html
A Gentle ANswer turns away wrath, like Proverbs 15:1 says, But ARE TEHRE TIMES when that same answer can simultaneously uncloak desperatoin?
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Renee (Rainspirit)
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Username: Rainspirit
| | Posted on Thursday, February 09, 2006 - 12:21 pm: |
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Just ramblings, nothing more....Had to give this a try Miss Myrn...neat little form...reminds me somewhat of the Shadorma
http://thestarlitecafe.com/poems/96/poem_816549.html |
Margaret L. Schoolcraft Gray (Mgmistyblue)
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Username: Mgmistyblue
| | Posted on Thursday, February 09, 2006 - 05:46 pm: |
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 HERE IS MY FIRST EVER ONE OF THESE SO PLEASE BE GENTLE---HOPE IT MEETS THE FOS---HUG'S AND BLESSINGS ALL, MARGARET~~~
http://www.thestarlitecafe.com/poems/96/poem_816615.html |
Nancy Ann Hemsworth (Penneduppoet)
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Username: Penneduppoet
| | Posted on Saturday, February 11, 2006 - 09:14 am: |
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http://www.thestarlitecafe.com/poems/96/poem_817032.html
Here is my attempt at the new form, I love the short ones as you all know. Hope I do it justice..
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Nita G Isenhour (Atin)
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Username: Atin
| | Posted on Sunday, February 12, 2006 - 04:26 pm: |
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Short form but not nearly as simple as it seems. Tricky Miss Myrna!
nita
Sleeptime
http://www.thestarlitecafe.com/poems/96/poem_817410.html
Everything I know about poetry, I learned from Dr Seuss.
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Jerry Pat Bolton (Fauxcajun)
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Username: Fauxcajun
| | Posted on Wednesday, February 15, 2006 - 04:08 pm: |
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Better late than never, this one is dark.
Serial Killer
Listen up,
I kill for the thrill.
Dig it, man?
Over here,
Take a look at my
Handiwork.
Understand
You are next. |
Myrna D. (Kajuncutie)
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Username: Kajuncutie
| | Posted on Wednesday, February 15, 2006 - 04:12 pm: |
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Ahhh the beauty of the FOS challenges is that it is never too late..lol
Great job on this one, Jerry! And thank you for joining in the fun!
Myrna
"I am but an apprentice,
an amateur wordsmith....I do not seek more than this
for I claim not the title of poet
as I do not fit the mold." (from 'The Apprentice' by Myrna D.)
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Mick_green (Mick_green)
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Username: Mick_green
| | Posted on Wednesday, February 22, 2006 - 03:07 pm: |
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Better late than never. mick
Unspoken
http://www.thestarlitecafe.com/poems/96/poem_820100.html |
