Dance Card

Posted on June 21, 2013 by becca givens


Dance
Card full
Butterflies, bees, hummingbirds
Dragonflies courting rose border
Enamored


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This is written in the form of Elfje … an Elfje is a Dutch form consisting of 11 words spread over 5 lines!

The Elfje form originated in The Netherlands.  It is a form used to teach young children to write poetry.  The word Elfje means ‘Elven’ or ‘Fairy’ poem (from ‘Elf’ meaning ‘elven’ or ’fairy’ and the suffix ‘- je’ meaning ‘little’ ). 

For more information on the form or how to write an Elfje, please visit:  Simply Elfje.

My other Elfje
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© rgb for “On Dragonfly Wings with Buttercup Tea”, 2011 – 2013

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About becca givens

Becca is an artist, poet, and animal communicator. She delights in cooking, nurturing, and sharing a rich spiritual life with others on the Path.
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5 Responses to Dance Card

  1. siggiofmaine says:
    July 25, 2013 at 1:37 pm

    This is so light and lively…the words seem to dance on the page !
    Peace
    Siggi

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  3. Libby says:
    June 21, 2013 at 1:12 pm

    Lovely Elfje becca.

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