starlit heavens
sparkling blanket
moonlight shimmers
pixies dancing
in glistening beams
without woes
fairies twirling near
silken slippers
barely touch ground
do you see them?
can you hear them?
close your eyes
with consciousness
wield childhood intent
delve into
their world of fancy …
joyous and carefree
generously
sprinkling our lives
with inspiration
and lightheartedness
keenly listening
for our call to them
open your heart
let them shower
sunshine or stardust
in your life
teaching each of us
to be carefree
like a child
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This is my first attempt at the form: Anacreontic Verse. It was written using The Gooseberry Garden’s inaugural poetic form.
According to Poetry through the Ages: “Anacreontic verse is an Ancient Greek lyrical form, consisting of 20- to 30-line poems with three to five syllables per line.
Developed by 6th century B.C. poet Anacreon, Anacreontic verse is one of many Ancient Greek forms that emerged during the height of the dramatic, musical, artistic, and poetic culture. The poems revolved around themes of love, infatuation, revelry, festivals, and observations of everyday life.”
According to Wikipedia, based on the Greek meter, the Anacreontic verse or anacreonteus is the same length of 20- 30 lines but with a seven-syllable line.
Although, I initially read CC Champagne interesting article on “Thursday Poetry Forms (Poetry for Dummies) Week 1”, I delved into investigating for further explanation and clarification. In doing so, I was carried away into the Fairy Kingdom. Alas, my maiden version of the Anacreontic Verse is in the 20-30 lines with 3 – 5 syllables as described by Poetry through the Ages. I may return to the Fairy Kingdom at a later date and attempt to convert it to the seven-syllable line.
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© rgb for “On Dragonfly Wings with Buttercup Tea”, 2011
I’m not an expert when it comes to forms, but the fairy part … my type of poetry … enchanting, magical, optimistic, something to dream about with the first ray of sunshine coming 🙂
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really lovely and kudos to you for tackling the form! ♥ ♥ ♥
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Beautiful verse, Becca! Carefree like a child–we all need to practice that more. Lovely, lyrical verse that reminds us of the magical world we live in. Have a lovely week. Mickie 😉
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Mickie – what a nice surprise. Thank you!!
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Becca, wish I had your knack and patience for forms. My mind is simply too frenetic. I’m also not the one who will write a book of poems on fairies and dragonflies and such… and so I’m happy there are some, like you, who can convince me that they are real. That life holds such magic, such childlike joy… really loved this in every way, Becca. “Carefree like a child,” indeed… Peace, Amy
http://sharplittlepencil.wordpress.com/2011/08/21/escape-can-be-forever-amy-winehouse/
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I must admit – there are not many forms I have patience and/or courage to attempt … however, I just write what comes about!! If it works, it works and if it doesn’t I put it aside. I appreciate your free form as well … there lies a different gift!
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I love this, Becca! Not your Haiku but wonderful in imagery and imagination. I do a Haiku once in awhile now as I see yours are so taking and I’d certainly like to see more of some verse on your site. You are a gifted writer.
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Ahh, thanks, Renee! I have to agree — Long versions do not come up very often!!! Will try to work on it! 😀 Thank you for visiting and leaving me a note!
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I tried to comment on this poem yesterday, but for some reason was not able to…probably my computer malfunctioning…I just wanted to tell you that this piece hit a special chord with me, a message I very much enjoyed receiving! Also, very interesting about the ancient Greek poetic form…
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I am glad you found a little something special in it … the Magical Kingdom has a way to do that!!! 😀
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I’ve never heard of the form, but I’m in awe of your poem, Becca. For a poem of syllable-count lines, it reads flawlessly as any metered poem. Truly an amazing accomplishment–and a perfect theme for the name of your blog.
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What a high compliment, Mike! Thank you ~~ I appreciate your feedback and encouragement. Means much! 🙂
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You are my Fairy Queen! Great poetry from, great poem. Love the illustration. Hugs, pat
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🙂 xoxox
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Dreamy and imaginative… love the ending.
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Thanks, Laurie … glad you stopped by!
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Hello! I wish you a wonderful weekend!
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I loved everything about this, beautiful
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Ahh, thank you, Poetic Soul. I appreciate your encouragement!
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I don’t think the fairies will mind that your verse lines might be 2 syllables short. Wonderful imagery. Fairies live in all gardens and good peoples’ hearts. I’m sure you have lots of fairies around you.
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Thanks, Lorraine … I don’t think they would mind either, since they helped me write it! 🙂
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lovely lines…beautifully crafted words!
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Thank you … I appreciate your supportive comment! 🙂
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Magical… it made me float in the air !
Lovely form… I would like to try it sometime.
Thanks for sharing this ~
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Floating on air is one of the fairies favorite talents ~~ 😀
Since you are use to a variety of forms and longer poems – I think you would do nicely with this one!!
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Light and ethereal. Wouldn’t it be so wonderful to see a real fairy. ~!
Enjoyed this very much. 🙂
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Ahhh, but daydreamertoo, you can see them … just look for them from a child’s perspective!!! 🙂
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Well I am impressed if this is your first attempt… wonderful and delightful you have weaved your magic spell here.. 🙂
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Thank you, Sue Dreamwalker! 🙂
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