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Myrna D. (Kajuncutie)
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Username: Kajuncutie
| | Posted on Monday, November 15, 2004 - 09:14 am: | 
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Hello everyone...
Another Monday.. another form! Michael is out of the office so I'm baaaaaaacccckkkk...lol
With no further delay, the form for this week is...
Blank Verse Sonnet
Blank verse in its simplest definition means 'metered but not rhymed' and so goes the blank verse sonnet. It is written in iambic pentameter (five metrical feet per line--ten syllables) and is, of course, 14 lines long. Remember the blank verse sonnet does not rhyme. Traditionally it is written as an octave (eight lines) and a sestet (six lines); however, it can also be written in quatrain and couplet form as well.
I hear grumblings ... iambic grumblings...lol Don't stone me yet though, okay?
If you have any questions email me please... KajunCutie926@aol.com and I will answer as best I can and as quickly as I am able.
I will posting some examples shortly.. I do hope you will join us this week and write that sonnet that has been waiting to be written..)))
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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Mark Conley (Scally)
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Username: Scally
| | Posted on Monday, November 15, 2004 - 12:14 pm: |
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http://www.thestarlitecafe.com/poems/71/poem_8233338875.html hope this a good one for the challenge....good luck everyone
Mark ( scallykap ) Conley
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Sharon Peeples (Pianolove)
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Username: Pianolove
| | Posted on Monday, November 15, 2004 - 01:20 pm: |
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I'm not sure I've done this correctly, but here is my attempt at a blank verse sonnet. BY WHAT WE THINK http://www.thestarlitecafe.com/poems/89/poem_685200.html
Sharon Peeples
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Jim L (Desert_knave)
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Username: Desert_knave
| | Posted on Monday, November 15, 2004 - 02:06 pm: |
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I gave up on meter, worrying only about syllable count, as the message is the medium in this write, "~Open Your Minds (It Does Not Hurt)~"
http://www.thestarlitecafe.com/poems/89/poem_685217.html |
Skybrush (Skybrush)
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Username: Skybrush
| | Posted on Monday, November 15, 2004 - 04:39 pm: |
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Hi poets and poet Myrna, many of you know that I love a sonnet but must admit the “blank verse sonnet” is new me. I found myself desperately trying not to fall into an automatic rhyming pattern. I found it quite difficult at first…Grin…
This is what I arrive with
“THE FIRST TIME”
http://www.thestarlitecafe.com/poems/89/poem_685258.html
SkyBrush
SkyBrush
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Rawland Storm (Rawland)
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Username: Rawland
| | Posted on Monday, November 15, 2004 - 08:29 pm: |
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Okay, what can I say about this one, except that I have once again tried to meet my own standards...and therefore, have succeeded...in finishing something.
She Was Motion
http://www.thestarlitecafe.com/poems/89/poem_685347.html |
Reem A (Lovespirit)
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Username: Lovespirit
| | Posted on Tuesday, November 16, 2004 - 02:44 am: |
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Writing a sonnet with no rhyme that was a real challenge for me, so I dont know if I got this form correctly, hopefully I did.
My humble entry for this week.Hope you like :-)
A Poet's Sonnet
http://thestarlitecafe.com/poems/89/poem_685433.html
Shoot for the moon....even if you miss, you'll be among the stars....
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Myrna D. (Kajuncutie)
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Username: Kajuncutie
| | Posted on Tuesday, November 16, 2004 - 05:07 am: |
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Note to all...
I have removed the examples of this form I had posted. I apologize for the confusion my posts may have caused.
Michael has posted an article in "The Meter Reader' thread in this forum. This should prove very helpful with this form.
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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Sharon Oneal (Josharon)
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Username: Josharon
| | Posted on Tuesday, November 16, 2004 - 07:00 am: |
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Awww Myrna, bless your heart. I have looked at Sites explaining the form previously and I think I have a block. LOL!! Your examples were a blessing to read and I think I got it...kind of... hee I have not gotten brave enough to try it as of yet. Maybe 'next' year...  Hugs, sharon |
Teresa Jeffris (Motherteresa)
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Username: Motherteresa
| | Posted on Tuesday, November 16, 2004 - 10:11 am: |
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Here is my humble entry: http://www.thestarlitecafe.com/poems/89/poem_685508.html
Thanks for reading!
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Jane Schumacher (Rainwriter)
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Username: Rainwriter
| | Posted on Tuesday, November 16, 2004 - 10:26 am: |
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Hello everyone,
I have to admit Myrna that I never thoght to put blank verse and sonnet form together. Thank you for the challenge this week.
http://www.thestarlitecafe.com/poems/89/poem_685512.html
~Jane
"I miss you. I'm almost as miserable when your gone as when your here." Anonymous
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Sharon Elaine English (Sharoneenglish)
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Username: Sharoneenglish
| | Posted on Tuesday, November 16, 2004 - 01:52 pm: |
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Sheesh, took me three tries but I think I got one I'm happy with, FINALLY!!!!! LOL Here's my blankety blanke blank verse :P
Synchronicity
http://www.thestarlitecafe.com/poems/89/poem_685568.html
All I can be is me so do yourself a favor and don't ask me to be anything different. It simply can't be done :0)~
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Ben Phillips (Everythingslost)
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Username: Everythingslost
| | Posted on Tuesday, November 16, 2004 - 07:26 pm: |
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I am iambically challenged so any that occurs is by pure accident.
http://www.thestarlitecafe.com/poems/89/poem_685652.html
'And Will This Never End, I'm Tired Of All This Walking, And If This Never Ends, I'll Walk Until My Feet Are Bleeding' - Waking Up By Funeral For A Friend
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Raivenne (Raivenne)
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Username: Raivenne
| | Posted on Tuesday, November 16, 2004 - 08:54 pm: |
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Well here's my verse. I actually found it incredibly hard NOT to rhyme - how 'bout that? 
On Her Own
http://www.thestarlitecafe.com/poems/89/poem_685681.html
We're all born originals; most die as copies
~ Raivenne
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Annette Bromley (Annie)
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Username: Annie
| | Posted on Tuesday, November 16, 2004 - 09:36 pm: |
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Well Myrna, I have given this a try...I love the sonnet, reading them, not sure how good I am at writing them but I try. Blank verse, well, Okay but rhyme seems to follow me try as I may. Don't know if this quite meets the mark but I'll no doubt try again...Hope you enjoy the poem/sonnet...whatever LUCKY SEVEN
http://www.thestarlitecafe.com/poems/89/poem_685692.html
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Annette Bromley (Annie)
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Username: Annie
| | Posted on Wednesday, November 17, 2004 - 06:30 am: |
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I'm afraid I took a bit of poetic license with this one but I still think it came out rather well. FOS-10 word challenge, forget the 40. Please read and enjoy, comment if you choose...
SONNET ONE, OF ME
http://www.thestarlitecafe.com/poems/89/poem_685786.html
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Gary A. Kozora (Gkozora)
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Username: Gkozora
| | Posted on Wednesday, November 17, 2004 - 06:35 am: |
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Myrna, Thank you so much for bringing this form to us this week. I love sonnets, and I think yours are exquisite!
Today
http://www.thestarlitecafe.com/poems/89/poem_685793.html |
Catherine M. LeGault (Cmlegault)
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Username: Cmlegault
| | Posted on Wednesday, November 17, 2004 - 10:35 am: |
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Because I'm so busy these days, I did a 'killing-two-birds-with-one-stone' poem and posted it under ASHES OF YOUTH. it is a blank-verse-sonnet, however. Catherine
http://www.thestarlitecafe.com/poems/89/poem_685841.html |
Raivenne (Raivenne)
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Username: Raivenne
| | Posted on Wednesday, November 17, 2004 - 01:10 pm: |
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Another Blank Verse. As we all get wrapped up in the upcoming holidays, there are those who aren't as fortunate.I could not think of a title and so I simply call it Reminder.
http://www.thestarlitecafe.com/poems/89/poem_685878.html
We're all born originals; most die as copies
~ Raivenne
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Craig Douglas Burgoyne (Virulentmalice)
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Username: Virulentmalice
| | Posted on Wednesday, November 17, 2004 - 03:55 pm: |
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Here is my attempt at the Blank Verse Sonnet and the iambic pentameter.. (Which was deemed by Wikepedia as "simple".. Haha)
I present to you "Lucid Thoughts"
http://www.thestarlitecafe.com/poems/89/poem_685917.html
"I am as dusk come to ravish the light"
Steal me from their stares and mute christ into night
"I will answer thy prayers"
If thou wouldst drink of my life..
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pedro b. bernaldez (Pedro_bernaldez)
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Username: Pedro_bernaldez
| | Posted on Wednesday, November 17, 2004 - 05:29 pm: |
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Perhaps these pieces fit the form.
Independent Man
http://www.thestarlitecafe.com/poems/89/poem_685944.html
Alone on the Beach
http://thestarlitecafe.com/poems/89/poem_685938.html
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Myrna D. (Kajuncutie)
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Username: Kajuncutie
| | Posted on Thursday, November 18, 2004 - 07:07 am: |
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Thank you to everyone who has submitted sonnets this week! I am way behind on commenting and I'm afraid those comments will be short at best for life threw a few curves my way.. but I should be used to that by now..lol
I know this was a hard challenge for some of you.. NOT rhyming is not easy when you know you can't...lol Throwing in those iambs just adds bubbles to the brew too...lol Ya'll did great!
Again thank you for submitting....
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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Sharon Elaine English (Sharoneenglish)
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Username: Sharoneenglish
| | Posted on Thursday, November 18, 2004 - 07:41 am: |
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Yeah, so I am a glutton for punishment, I gave it another go, LOL Disclaimer still stands though :P
Tis Enough
http://www.thestarlitecafe.com/poems/89/poem_686081.html
All I can be is me so do yourself a favor and don't ask me to be anything different. It simply can't be done :0)~
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Annette Bromley (Annie)
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Username: Annie
| | Posted on Thursday, November 18, 2004 - 07:46 am: |
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Here is part 2 of 3 of my Sonnet of me...again taking some poetic license here but, I do things wierd I guess. Hope you will enjoy learning a little more about me...Please read
SONNET TWO, OF ME
http://www.thestarlitecafe.com/poems/89/poem_686079.html
And comment if you so choose. It is always appreciated. Thanks so very much for reading my works. Big hugs, Annie
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Gloria L. Sarasin (Gloriasarasin)
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Username: Gloriasarasin
| | Posted on Thursday, November 18, 2004 - 08:23 am: |
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This is another new one for me.
UNTIL DEATH
http://www.thestarlitecafe.com/poems/89/poem_686090.html
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Annette Bromley (Annie)
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Username: Annie
| | Posted on Thursday, November 18, 2004 - 09:02 am: |
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AND with this "Annie 101" is complete, for those who care to read on...No, this has not been my best poetry, but now you probably know all that's worthwhile knowing about me. Just my way of sharing who I am. Please read if you will...
SONNET THREE, OF ME
http://www.thestarlitecafe.com/poems/89/poem_686098.html
And as always thank you from the bottom of my heart...You're the best. Hugs, Annie
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Annette Bromley (Annie)
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Username: Annie
| | Posted on Thursday, November 18, 2004 - 10:25 am: |
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Last one, I promise. I've hogged this arena long enough. Forgive me. Hey, I've had a great time but now on to other things. Just couldn't leave "Annie 101" without a concluding statement. Please read...
MY LIFE'S CONCLUSION
http://www.thestarlitecafe.com/poems/89/poem_686123.html
Thanks so very much. You are loved. Hugs, Annie
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Myrna D. (Kajuncutie)
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Username: Kajuncutie
| | Posted on Thursday, November 18, 2004 - 11:27 am: |
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Well it took me most of the week but I finally snuck a new one in... hope you enjoy...
Loves Comes Softly
http://www.thestarlitecafe.com/poems/89/poem_686144.html
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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Mark Conley (Scally)
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Username: Scally
| | Posted on Thursday, November 18, 2004 - 11:49 am: |
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http://www.thestarlitecafe.com/poems/71/poem_8233331896.html this was one I did for a 10 word challenge a while back...it's free verse but not sure if it's right for this....plus missed spelled a word...but figured I'd throw it in anyway...hope you like it
Mark ( scallykap ) Conley
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Mark Conley (Scally)
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Username: Scally
| | Posted on Thursday, November 18, 2004 - 07:01 pm: |
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http://www.thestarlitecafe.com/poems/72/poem_8233345819.html one more free verse...this one I treasure...thank you
Mark ( scallykap ) Conley
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Renee S (Rainstorm)
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Username: Rainstorm
| | Posted on Friday, November 19, 2004 - 06:37 am: |
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So sue me...it's all in fun...just as it should be...
http://thestarlitecafe.com/poems/89/poem_686382.html |
John P. Boyle (Bfootjohn)
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Username: Bfootjohn
| | Posted on Friday, November 19, 2004 - 01:30 pm: |
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Well, Here is my attempt, hope it is worthy
thanks john
http://www.thestarlitecafe.com/poems/89/poem_686457.html |
Catherine M. LeGault (Cmlegault)
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Username: Cmlegault
| | Posted on Friday, November 19, 2004 - 02:53 pm: |
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This is my second attempt - I got into the Xmas spirit a little early - I love these poems with 'feet!' Catherine
http://www.thestarlitecafe.com/poems/89/poem_686486.html |
Craig Douglas Burgoyne (Virulentmalice)
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Username: Virulentmalice
| | Posted on Friday, November 19, 2004 - 05:06 pm: |
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This is not a blank verse sonnet. This is my attempt at a rhyming sonnet.. and so I decided to just display the link here.. It's in sonnet form, it just rhymes, and I attempted the iambic pentameter again.. whether or not I did it succesfully, I do not know.. I used my own discretion on what syllable is stressed and what isn't as I haven't found a decent thing that tells you how to find whether or not it is stressed.. Well here it is..
Starry Vaults
http://www.thestarlitecafe.com/poems/89/poem_686506.html
"I am as dusk come to ravish the light"
Steal me from their stares and mute christ into night
"I will answer thy prayers"
If thou wouldst drink of my life..
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Linda E. Newman (Lindanewman)
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Username: Lindanewman
| | Posted on Friday, November 19, 2004 - 08:31 pm: |
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I found a bit of time to try my first Blank Verse Sonnet. At first it was hard to NOT rhyme, lol. But after a bit I found I had more freedom of expression. Hope you enjoy . . .
Memories of You
http://www.thestarlitecafe.com/poems/89/poem_686561.html
Peace and Love,
^^LINDA^^
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TheDetroitBulls (Thedetroitbulls)
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Username: Thedetroitbulls
| | Posted on Friday, November 19, 2004 - 10:24 pm: |
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Title: Upon Originals
URL: http://www.thestarlitecafe.com/poems/89/poem_686606.html
My thoughts in poetic form (in this FOS Meter) after having viewed the 1994 remake of the 1933 classic standard of Mary Shelly's Movie Interpretation of "The Modern Prometheus" |
Jim L (Desert_knave)
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Username: Desert_knave
| | Posted on Saturday, November 20, 2004 - 07:38 am: |
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This does not follow the rules, but it is what the morning brought to me. "The Question" :
http://www.thestarlitecafe.com/poems/89/poem_686654.html |
Barbara Gilmer (Fallingwillow)
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Username: Fallingwillow
| | Posted on Saturday, November 20, 2004 - 12:34 pm: |
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Here is a bit of an attempt at a blank verse sonnet. Everything but the kiss is fiction. Not too sure about the iambics but I give you Love's First Flaming Kiss. Barbara
http://www.thestarlitecafe.com/poems/89/poem_686715.html
Not the quill but its use. Scottish motto
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aka S. Cat (Sassycat)
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Username: Sassycat
| | Posted on Saturday, November 20, 2004 - 04:36 pm: |
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Just for your enjoyment! You'll see why! Hugsss Sassy *S*
Bard Love
http://www.thestarlitecafe.com/poems/89/poem_686767.html
What a caterpillar calls the end of life, a wise man calls a butterfly - Chinese proverb
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Nita G Isenhour (Atin)
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Username: Atin
| | Posted on Sunday, November 21, 2004 - 10:08 am: |
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Iambic? Maybe.
nita
Believe
http://www.thestarlitecafe.com/poems/89/poem_686938.html
Everything I know about poetry, I learned from Dr Seuss.
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Bronze Dragon (Michaelwalker)
Starlite Moderator
Username: Michaelwalker
| | Posted on Sunday, November 21, 2004 - 12:15 pm: |
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I must say, I feel a bit rusty. It's been about two weeks since I've written anything, but I had to try this one.
Timeline
http://www.thestarlitecafe.com/poems/89/poem_686965.html
Thank you, Myrna, for hosting this week. You've done wonderfully!
Michael |
