Fairies Twirling Near

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