Nostalgic
Collective journey
Network of memories
Crisscross loved ones’ paths
Ingrained
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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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