improvisation

15 Jun 2026 18 Comments

by lynn__ in quadrille Tags: , , , ,

have you
ever seen real
unicorn in uniform
march in parade, wearing
best tailored vest
with tassels?

‘tis no hassle
for mythical creature
that’s known
how to play its
own brassy horn
since magical day
’twas born,

before the fairies
ever began telling tales.

De delights in mythical quadrilles at dVerse Poets pub tonight…improv on 44 words.

third weekend of May

20 May 2024 18 Comments

by lynn__ in magic 9 Tags: , , , ,

orange city celebrates the dutch
colorful beds of tulips you’ll see
rich almond pastries (we eat too much)
look! baton twirlers lead marching band
big parade horses know master’s touch
view provincial dress and wooden shoes,
enjoy quilt show, dutch dancers and such
hear street organ and singers for free
real delft displayed in museum’s hutch

This form is a “magic 9” poem with 9 lines of 9 syllables each; rhyme scheme of abacadaba.