the perfect ten

12 Mar 2022 12 Comments

by lynn__ in decastitch, rhyming verse Tags: , ,

Why not follow these wise instructions from the “owner’s manual”?

I AM the Lord your God who set you free
Why then make idols of created things?
My name is holy, give honor to me
Enjoy a day of rest, my praises sing
Respect your parents, it will long life bring
You should not hate or take a person’s life
Bed only one who wears your wedding ring
To take someone’s possessions is not right
Speak truth so all can trust your honesty
And be content, your blessings come from me.

The decasyllabic decastitch (10 lines of 10 syllables each) poetry form has been ascribed to Sheeley A. Cephas and named ‘the Decuain’ (pronounced duck•won). It is written in iambic pentameter with rhyme scheme (ababbcbcaa). Just follow the rules 🙂 Linking with Laura and dVerse Poets.

time to shine

03 Dec 2018 4 Comments

by lynn__ in decastitch, rhyming verse Tags: , , , , , ,

Decastitch poem of 10 lines, 10 syllables each; see Elsie at Ramblings of a Writer.

angels illuminate this holy night
wreath of candles on table flickers bright
white lights twinkle from pine branches in snow
winter moon on velvet night sheds soft glow
joyful gleam in children’s eyes wait to see
shimmering garlands encircle the tree
carolers who sing under lamp post’s glare
gather near fire’s hearth with stories to share
each window mirrors shining stars’ array
celebrate light of the world born today

 

Decided to expand it for smoother reading out loud…at our Christmas Eve service!

As angels illuminated this holy night,
we light wreath of candles flickering bright.

White lights twinkle from pine branches in snow,
winter moon on velvet night sheds softer glow.

Joyful gleam in child’s eyes waiting to see
shimmering tinsel garlands encircle the tree.

Carolers, who sing under lamp post’s glare,
will gather near fire’s hearth with stories to share.

Each window reflects a star pointing the way
as we celebrate the Light of the World today!

 

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egg timer memory

19 Sep 2018 6 Comments

by lynn__ in decastitch Tags: , , , ,

 

long distance phone calls
when parents set
three minute
timer
talk

talk
timer
three minute
when parents set
long distance phone calls

 

 

Ramblings of a Writer with “egg timer” poetry form: unrhymed decastitch with syllabic pattern 5-4-3-2-1-1-2-3-4-5, last 5 lines mirror first 5 lines.

texting: italic to gothic

18 Jun 2018 2 Comments

by lynn__ in decastitch Tags: , , , ,

A “decastitch” poem of one stanza, ten lines, ten syllables each. Linking to the dark side of the moon 

 

writer’s birthday gift: calligraphy kit

with how-to manual, paper and ink

pen with precise metal nibs in three widths

hold tip at forty-five degree angle

blotting excess ink on paper towel

discover classic skill of ancient scribes

consider precious manuscripts preserved

carefully practice each alphabet style

experimenting with parchments and fonts

admire peacock blue, favorite ink hue

 

grape arbor wine list

08 Apr 2018 10 Comments

by lynn__ in decastitch Tags: , , , ,

Pirouette poem form is decastitch: 10 lines, line 5 is a “turn”, line 6 is identical to 5. Every line is 6 syllables. Rhyme optional. Link to dark side of the moon…

 

burgundy, chardonnay

varied fruity fragrance

pruned grapes on vineyard hill

sweet plumpness under sun

sniff bouquet, swirl to sip

 

sniff bouquet, swirl to sip

from stemmed crystal goblet

pick optimum ripeness

wait for ferment to age

zinfandel, sauvignon 

 

 

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