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2012 Poetry Form Challenge#03 Sicilian Quintain |
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The original form had no set form or meter, but later it was formalised into
Iambic Pentameter with a rhyme sequence of, a. b.
a. b. a.. This form
has been used by many great poets and like the Tanka it is a valid and wonderful poetry form in
it's own write. Lets look at an example of the form
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Maryse AchongFor weeks we have been in distress As death came to our family, And events rocked us to the core Whilst we looked on shocked, helplessly. From every side the bad news came, No respite to recuperate, Tragedy struck a cutting blow Leaving us in an awful state. A darkness overshadowed me I searched but could not find the light, Just so much sadness everywhere Joy it would seem had taken flight. Yet life goes on despite the pain, We're born, we live and then we die, But no matter how many times It's always hard to say 'good bye.' ----- Weather Changes When sunny skies change into cloudy days And cheery smiles are replaced by hot tears When it seems that even the brightest rays Can't penetrate the gloom nor soothe our fears No choice but to wait out this passing phase. Maybe it's just the moon up to old tricks Perhaps it's Mother Nature with a clue That although we are warned that stones and sticks May hurt us, words can pierce us through and through. Whichever way look out for falling bricks. When rainy days turn into sunlit skies And saddened hearts are uplifted with joy When there is not a tear in smiling eyes And it would seem that nothing can destroy Our peace... then give thanks for that priceless prize. back to list |
Kathy AndersonWhere there is a will there's a way to stay, To stay together as long as it takes, To take steps one at a time paves the way The best way to let love grow as it wakes Awake to desiring as flames light sways. back to list |
Divena CollinsI cannot see the sunlight upon thy face Nor feel a touch of the warmth therein I cannot listen for there is but no trace Blind the silent vision hides deep within Yet believe that loving spirits embrace. Nigh unto the night when shadows fall Unforgotten thrills of passions regain Within pleasure I heard a voice recall Words of desire that can never restrain Oh how true loves pleasures enthralls. Why then must love only be in dreams No feeling nothing real, only in fantasy Love has been held within high esteem Can it be addiction or that of fallacy I confess to know love is all it seems.  ----- Ladies Rights So many faces hath a Lady so fair Expressions to match their mood And many ways to tie up their hair But its all for their very own good. For the essentials of bodily care. A genteel maid is dressed demure With locks tied back from her face Skin is pale unblemished and pure While adorned in her silk and lace. Within such grace her suiters lure. The working lass dressed in sedge A toughened grey apron clad dress. To clean and sew and to air the bed And to mop up their masters mess. Wherever riding boots might tread. Cook is plump in her aprons of white A white cap placed upon her head, Prepairing meals from morn`til night Then retires and takes to her bed. Awaiting to arise`fore dawns pale light. The Governess taught children grace And how to survive within this world For they should be kept in their place So the upper class remain unfurled. As they preen in their swathes of lace. Times have changed it`s not the same These wives are now equal to rights And never a man can point the blame Now their women can get up and fight. For a ladies vote shall bear no shame.  ----- Lady Of Substance A Lady she is of much fun and Jollity Who shall also be modestly demure A Lady of substance of equal quality That gentlemen think her as pure But deeply within crave`s frivolity. A Lady can use what ever desires To entice her lover within reasons To fill her needs she does conspire For Gentlemen are in for this season That her fashionable instincts require. Changing her moods like buying a hat She just has to look perfectly unique But deep inside she`s a spoiled brat It has to be an expensive boutique For a lady of substance and all that.  ----- Love's Lament Upon the times I have sat and cried I had never known what it was about Love was with me 'twas then I tried But how shall I begin to do without When the blessing of love had died. Memories dwelt within my thought Of the times we had spent together But when I feel that he loves me not And our ways shall part then forever Though I knew I had loved him a lot. Why does love have to hurt as such Why does this sorrow have to be Shall I never feel his loving touch What is it that's so wrong with me Maybe 'twas I who loved too much.  ----- Perfumed Garden We hath slept the sleep, of a thousand years Opened wide our eyes upon a sunlit day Upon a stranger world yet we bore no fear This land before us, from a distance away The beauty within had touched us so dear. A perfumed Garden sweet blossom array The heavenly scent had tempteth us near To kneel with angels for e`er we shalt stay Unto loves paradise there shalt be no tear For the winds of change stay calm this day. We opened our eyes to a paradise of love A beauty within that only lovers shall see Showers of rainbows that arch up above Within this beautiful garden of eternity A divinity we cherished forever thereof.  ----- Sacred Tree Oh sacred tree where natures treasures lie So sweet the golden sap that flows therein Thou gnarled tangled boughs shall never die Of ancient mystic charms that dwell within Ever protected from the bleak winter sky. What magical fantasies might thy now tell Of dryads and faeries throughout the glade Of maidens enchanted by their magic spells That bades the bleak winter solstice to fade Thy prophesy cast where wise wizards dwell.  ----- Silent Words Within fragments of my mind I shant despair The silent words of passion when your near For thoughts within thy mind I bid thee share This silent tongue that sheds relentless tears When soft gentle whispers portray thou care. Warm the glow of candles reflect thine eyes That showeth the warmth of love deep within I hear tender emotions of loves soft sighs And know within my heart shalt be no sin For to ignore thy passion would be unwise. There is a pleasure within thy tender touch Of restless passions with a need to explore To submit to feelings that possess so much That loving hearts shalt forever want more For silence of words are golden as such.  Artwork by John Waterhouse ----- Some Day Some day Aurora`s shall form across the sky Then we shall learn the secret of the universe When angels of mercy spreads wings to fly Their voices thro` winds taught to converse Soft words to encourage tears not to cry. Some day soon lovers shall unite together Their love shall bloom within every season Then this universal globe shall unite forever For seasons may glow within loves reason And intellectual minds shall not fade ever. But some day when affections seem bolder All they have learned this day remains fresh Though memories fade as they grow older Still shall remain the passions of the flesh True spirits of love shall ne-er grow colder.  ----- Starry Night Hail all hail for thou great master of art That nurtures thy wondrous images true Painting fine portraits from within thy heart Or to capture a landscapes sunlit hue That shalt seek only truth from false apart. Thy blends perfection with pallette of oils Oh what pleasures thou portray to the eye Thy graphic imgination so vividly recoils Of oceanic waters that blend with the sky As faded wild flowers contrasts with soil. Of fields once green now changed unto gold Bold autumn shades thou produce with flair Delightful images of the young and old Works of a genius with precision and care How joyous to cherish thy treasures behold. What merits this final artistic achievment Deep in thy thoughts thou remain resigned Within artistry thou hath found content Of natures wonders in abstract design Thy etchings hath become of heaven sent.  Starry Night. By Vincent Van Gogh ----- Tears of Love They cannot see nor shall not hear Of Inner feelings that hurt prevails Hide deep inside with silent tears When gentle words of comfort fails Upon misted eyes that cannot clear. Oh why does this love hurt so much Why must it now cause all this pain When lovers feel the same as such Then what have both hearts to gain Forgiveness with soft tender touch. Love they say shall not ever run true How can this be when love is strong Maybe they both should start anew Knowing together they now belong If to share the same point of view.  ----- Temptation The silken robe she wore hung loosely bound Neath` glowing silvery stars upon bales of hay Silenced the green meadows of natures sound Patiently waiting for her lover to pass this way Whereby pleasure and lust shalt be unwound. How envious of passion the stars shine upon Of heavenly spirits that bathe upon this night The Joys that follow love shall soon be gone When dawn enters forth t`wards morning light Blessing loves temptation the moon shone on. Through the haze of a celestial morning dew The silken robe she wore was then cast aside Two swans from within bales of hay then flew Let not their temptations ever be denied Nor poisons of envious thoughts construe.  ----- True Fantasy Clear yet deep within my memories eye I percieve when this planet had first spun For I watched from the mists thro`the sky The various countries placed one by one Of lands and seas and of mountains high. How beautiful this planet was going to be With oceans of blue and mountains green There was nothing like it within the galaxy The creator invisioned a perfect scene From a masterful dreamland of fantasy. Wild the beasts had taken over this land Of various breeds within land and the sea Dinosaurs and Mammoths were planned To roam this new wilderness wild and free Centuries before this planet was manned. Down came heavens within torrents of floods And changed the sea and landscapes anew An ark was constructed to save their brood For all the animals to enter two by two Of healthiest dams with the strongest studs. I have watched from the mists thro`the sky Through the good and bad times thats past I can see into the future with my minds eye It is time for me to be reborne at last And now I shall as a Phoenix learn to fly.  ----- Unbeatable Quest I focus my mind upon dreams that I had Of places that had once been forgotten Although my memory is fading so bad Where remnants of past are begotten. Whether they were happier times or sad. Photographs of places I had never been Within an album with the date unknown Faces of relatives that I had never seen Yet I felt they were once to be my own But within dreams how could I intervene. I had relatives that never knew I existed From page after page I scanned through No names of them ever had been listed Within faces their images were but few Yet all of my life the haunting persisted. How can I know of my relatives bereft When dreams are fragments of thought How do I know when theres only me left Of my lost relatives that I have not got When dreams left an unbeatable Quest.  back to list |
Jem FarmerA dream within a dream that calls my name, And echoes through the night while sleeping still, That voice that never seems to sound the same, Yet comes from deep within against my will, And in that dream, my senses know no shame. O darker side of love within me dwell, Possession, obsession familiar traits, The darkness I have come to know so well, The baited breath that now investigates, Unnerving words my dreams cannot repel. ----- Enchanted Murder A beauty danced beneath pale moonlight, While hypnotic song flurried on the breeze, Distant, the voices tell of magic's flight, A heart is caught with such apparent ease, And leads the self into its deathly plight. A soul lies dying within grasping flame, Confusion's white heat burning at nerve tips, Invisible fires bring the pain just the same, The murderous hold a vice like grip, And jealousy is her invidious name. ----- Forever and a Day Each February brings that special chance, One day a year to say the words of love, Without a love to share the wined romance, Instead I look up to the stars above, While remembering days when we would dance. Those nights I held you close, so close to me, Or held your hand while walking by the shore, Those times we were young and loving free, Yet now each day means that I miss you more, But when I close my eyes you're all I see. No day goes by without a thought of you, Each morning brings that now familiar ache, And skies never seem to be quite as blue, For you, my heart, I can never forsake, You are my words and ev'rything I do . Each February brings that special chance, One day a year to say the words of love, I have a love to share divine romance, When e'er I look up to the stars above, And remember the time you and I danced. ----- Gods and Demons A world of wonder dwells inside of me, Both gods and demons playing their own part, My spirit journeys time and space to see, The greatest truth that echoes in my heart, As on the wind, I seek my destiny. In Nature's love, I know I'm truly blessed, Through all life's pain and strife that I must bear, And through the joys and love that fill my breast, I feel the tenderness of Nature's care, Until, at last, I meet final request. ----- Homeward Bound The runic pattern cast upon the ground, That calls wandering Celt to journey home, To sacred lands where mighty kings were crowned, And there hearts dwell while the feet may roam, Ancient songs of Mystery once more found. O Celt, now sing the song within your heart, And love the fertile lands of Mother Earth, But leave no lasting scars as you depart, Protect her well for future love and mirth, Respect her mortal realms of divine art. ----- Insomniac's Prayer My eyes blink open as the sun retires, Another day, another waking night, A mirrored moon far brighter than sun fires, The silver beams fill my soul with inner light, Another night given to her desires. Yet tears flow easy each night as I weep, My dream to live my life the right way round, I fear this climb back is the one too steep, While lying here and counting sheep confounds, When all I want to do is simply sleep. ----- Mortal Breath The final mortal breath, his love and kiss, So familiar in an unknown word, He waits in shadows at the great abyss, The moment when all can be clearly heard, He brings certainty to end all of this. Here or there, no matter where we may roam, He is the endless veil, the last good night, He is the laughter as earthy as loam, His the power that claims the final rite, Gwynn Ap Nudd escorts our souls safely home. ----- My Little Bird I heard my little bird singing the breeze, I heard her singing on a breath of air, The air that slowly moves through forest trees, The old, oak trees where initials declare, Declarations made upon love's high trapeze. Old memories recalled again today, Another day, another time, we knew, I knew that bird song would echo my way, The way a joyful song reminds of you, The you that I hold dear in my heart to stay. ----- A New Romance A tune of sorrow played on fiddle strings, Unanswered questions haunting midnight's hour, The voice of melancholy softly sings, Beneath the stars that light the lunar bow'r, All waiting here for warmth that sunrise brings. With dawn, the fluffy clouds begin their dance, While chasing rainbows across the blue sky, The breeze of early spring now takes its chance, Just flirting with the budding twigs on high, The coming of life that sings a new romance. ----- Positive Thinking I will think positive so I can be, To think of defeat means only to lose, So I shall think of how winning suits me, And how I will live my life as I choose, It's all in my mind and my mind thinks free. The power of thought, a wonderful thing, My philosophy that lifts my heart high, I believe in rainbows where bluebirds sing, And if I want to, I can kiss the sky, And it doesn't matter what dark clouds bring. ----- Sparks Fly Can science explain love, feelings and that? A mass of theory and odd conjecture, Of nuclear fusion and milk low in fat, Should love become just another lecture? More scientific facts students learn off pat. Romantic chemistry in a test tube, Reactions noted of two things in one, With physics is it mass squared or force cubed, Can passion be measured by metric ton? All I know is sparks fly when touching boob! ----- A Tiny Flower O sweet white bloom blushing through snow, You gently kiss the north winds as they pass, Whispering to winter 'it's time to go', From your bluey-green leaves like blades of grass, Sweet drooping bells that mark the seasons flow. A tiny flower sets the world alight, And fills a wintered heart with deepest joy, New life from bleakest days and long icy nights, Through woods and fields, her bloom Brigid's envoi, As spring returns into our mortal sight. ----- The Waiting Game Beyond these realms, there is no sense of fear, Mystery reveals a different breath, A warm embrace to hold the soul so dear, While in her loving arms we wait for death, And see her smile, at last she’s standing near. The end is nothing, let her come tonight, For death is merely beginning anew, Thus trust the soul to know the time is right, As it discards the dismal mortal view, And leaves to dance within her sacred light. ----- Vampyric Love Each night I see her beauty standing there, My sweet angel of purity and light, And thus, I know love and want her care, My broken heart again must turn to night, And leave behind the dreams of beauty fair. I am the darkness, she is innocent, She drinks the fine wine as I sup on blood, Her human heart could only be misspent, As I crush her like some flowering bud, Thus, I suffice on the hint of her scent. back to list |
Ryter RoethicleSpeak, your heart will guide your tongue what to say. Then you'll find your words will with love ignite Come dawn in sweet repose side by side you will lay Your words of love be no longer fearful of the light And smile together still as united you greet the day. From that time your eyes will speak your words And needing confirmation with a kiss or two Will be all that's needed and is most preferred A wealth of kissing is indeed a most heady brew Then it will be diagnosed that love has occurred. All days will pass very fast, a sure sign of true love But the nights will be warm and full of moonlight And waking will be all that you ever dreamed of. There will be times of stress, but that to is alright Just don't go to bed without recovering the above.  ----- Dios Esta Dentro De Nosotros (God is within us) Each day each thing on Earth asks a question. The question is, "How shall I shape what I ask?" Each mortal asks the same I should mention But in reality only wears a different mask Thinking he's unique, the world his possession. The humble bee as she kisses each flower in turn Pollinating, and ensuring the spread of beauty Is beautiful within herself having no concern Her only concern is of the nest and her duty She works; she cares so well that we must learn. The lark as she ascends each morn asks herself, "How loud can I sing what joy below can I bring?" Her song feeds our senses thinking only of self, What would happen if in return you should sing And the only return would be oneself?  ----- Heavenly Spiral That spiral staircase climbing upwards Was built by love and experience bought, And then latched aloft by unseen cords Woven by heavenly thermals of thought Until finally blessed by two lovers words. ----- In My Dreams In my dreams each night, I dream of you Of perfect love and forever golden days You stay with me the whole night through So familiar are you and your loving ways So perfect are you and the thing you do. In my dreams I see us walking on a beach The starry night replaced by days blue sky And you and I are heavens perfect match. Then to see that starry twinkle in your eye It tells me you will ever be in my reach. Then with the dawn my dreams begin again A walking dream forever in my thoughts Some jealous fool would consider me insane But even though this loves so easily bought My heart and soul now dwell within my brain.  ----- Irony's Innocence The cold night wind has settled down now. Outside winters darkness sends out white breath Inside no warmer, the war of bitter words grow And a seeming friendship welcomes sickled death Who's to care, only two former friends will know? From one, all that's heard is angry words, now more For irony's innocence will not pay the cost owed Good intentions merely adding points to the score No one can win, and friendship stands back cowed And saying more just adds fuel to make the fire roar.  ----- It Started With a Kiss It started with a kiss, two pairs of lips Eyes shining, looking into each other Two sets of hands reaching out fingertips Knowing now there can't be another All other loves you now eclipse Together through eternity your soul trips Reborn, certain as in loves cup you drink A never ending series of relationships In the dusk of time you lie back and think It started with a kiss, two pairs of lips.  ----- Journeys Dreams are kept in bidons of water Satisfying a riders needs, then thrown away Picked up by a friend and returned later Or a passing stranger who feels it passe And exchanges it in market barter. A breath away to where you where Yet a life and world away from you The past has gone, the future I despair Shared moments past, a promised view With a future hope that you will care.  ----- Kiss Flavoured Winds Kiss flavoured winds are my thoughts Flesh draped so subtle yet so easy I find Over mounds of passion richly bought Lips brushing skin, naked in my mind Giving flesh form in pastel strokes. Wind off an ocean whispers and calls Matching heartbeats with sensing ends, Guitar strum sounds echoes from walls Embracing thighs whilst making friends Movement, touch and sounds enthrals. Embrace, touch light much loving brought Wishing to linger in loves hallowed halls Another kiss and finding I am now caught. Wind off an ocean whispers and calls Kiss flavoured winds are my thoughts.  ----- Life's Circles Time grows in rippled rings, spreading out, Circling round the things that you first did Sharing something you cannot be without Words and music your mind can never rid It is now part of your soul, there is no doubt. The food, the places you dined are all there That first night, and the splash you created Are those ripples of love formed with care And all that is your love can never be dated These memories are there for you to share. As time goes on, those ripples spread more Events happen, the memories accumulate Then one day you cease to count the score Happiness surrounds you and you mate Smiling, as together you close life's door.  ----- Magic No more the time of magic, it's now that of man Merlin and his kin have left the stage and sleep Slumbering in their caves awaiting until when Once more they must emerge from sleep so deep Working spells, until once again magic governs And once again in battle we will see the way Strength of arm with sword, or axe and shield, The mighty kings must field and fight the fey With blow for blow, or spell for spell, or yield And in the end, weaker magic will lose the day.  ----- Regalo di amore, (Gift of love) Given to the light, is a gift of love I search the heavens to thank the stars But all I see are reflections from above That tells me that this gift alone is ours What is love but wealth undreamed of. I see a flight of angels delivering this gift One who has oft-times drawn his bow And rarely has his arrow flown adrift. His victims all possess that special glow Gained sometimes sneaky, oft-times swift. I do not question anything about you You offered your love, I willingly took If I'd my druthers, I wouldn't change my view Nor would I ever need a second look You are the lover that I always knew.  ----- Surfing Time On the seas of time we will always be, Board bound to the tides of thought Awaiting the wave for you, and for me This board, experience's dearly bought Those waves of time surfing for eternity.  ----- Time On and on it goes, on through endless time Never ever letting go of the person we love. Two souls are searching for the path sublime Connected yet apart, and always cognisant of That to others they will always be, a paradigm. They do not challenge love, they merely live it Awake to each others ways and sharing joys Welcoming changes never fearing to commit Knowing that secrets in love, always destroys Smiling as at the end of time Heaven admits.  ----- Units of Love Heaven is the kiss that never dies Sadness is a dream that doesn't live Worst is the feeling of loves demise Pleasure is the feeling when you give Your heart, knowing how well it flies. Music is the joined beating of two hearts Sometimes a fast dance, more often slow Then there is a dirge when lovers part The longing the feeling, that all lovers know Not long the message wished to impart. Fingers are movements down your spine Happiness your touch discovering my face Possession is three words, "You are mine" Contentment is the long arms that embrace And hearing quiet whispers "I am thine".  ----- X The Secret Ingredient I have lived a long and full life I'll tell you what I've learned. There are many days I've faced strife Every scar I bear I have truly earned Fate is ever a two edged knife. One thing I learned was to smile In spite of all the overwhelming odds Giving you the edge, things pause a while Sometimes putting twilight to the sods It's like an antidote to all the bile. Happy is the only way to live It's so much easier being this way You always receive more than you give Feeling blessed at the end of each day Falling asleep with nothing to forgive. Here's my well known, well proven tip Wear a smile as you walk out each day Make sure on your shoulder there's no chip. Perhaps even hum a tune whilst on your way And pain and misery you'll easily outstrip.  ----- Zeberucht...(Eternal Flame) Tonight as the music plays I remember Later I will sleep and perhaps dream Thinking about what lit this fiery ember That heats my soul to hot extremes I wonder tonight if you will remember.  back to list |
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