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Welcome to Poetic Forms, a community where people who want to learn about and write with traditional and modern poetic forms can do so together.

It was created by alenia on May 22, 2003.


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:pointr:Note from the Moderator:pointl:

I have decided to change the policy on voting for the form of the month as I never seem to have many votes.  The month after a certain form is given, people will still be free to vote.  The winning poem will be displayed two months after it was given and the poems from the previous month will be voted on.  If anyone thinks this policy is a bad idea, let me know your objections, as I am still quite new to this. :)

-lilymaid7

:pointr:Cinquains to Vote on:pointl:

www.deviantart.com/deviation/2…
by :denepasavaler:

www.deviantart.com/deviation/2…
by :chaian:

:pointr:Form of the Month:pointl:
The form of the month for March is the clerihew.

www.deviantart.com/deviation/2…

:pointr:Write-Ups:pointl:
If you want to do an official write-up on any forms with a specified rhyme scheme, meter, and/or repetition, please note poetic-forms.  Suggestions on forms for others to write up are welcome.

The write-ups should contain a brief history of the form, perhaps an example, and a full description of the rhyme scheme, meter, common themes, etc. You will receive a :heart: next to your name for accepted form write-ups.

We could use some help here.  If someone would like to do a write up for sonnets it would be especially appreciated.

:pointr:Welcome :new: Members:pointl:
:icondemonlight:

:icontaralse:

:iconim-diogenes:

:iconhijiri:

:iconpoetically-yours:

:pointr:Joining:pointl:
To join this community, please send a NOTE (as opposed to writing a devious comment) with the subject "Joining".

:pointr:Group Administration:pointl:

If you would like to help with anything, we could definitely use your assistance.  Please drop us a note.

Acting Moderator
:iconlilymaid7:

Former General Group Moderator
:iconpamelaski:

New Member Admin
:iconberyc:

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quiz.ravenblack.net/poeticform…
Which poetic form are you?


Thank you SparrowSong

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:pointr: Member Poems by Form

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:pointr: Member Listing

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:pointr:We Support

:iconweissefeder:

This is a writing group for German speakers and readers (you don't have to be German, but you must be able to read German).

:iconwecritique:

We Critique is looking for poetry critics. If you are interested, please visit them to find out the criteria, let them know if you are still interested.

:iconfound-in-translation:

For your translation needs.
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Welcome to Poetic Forms, a community where people who want to learn about and write with traditional and modern poetic forms can do so together.

It was created by alenia on May 22, 2003.


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:pointr:Bref Double Winner:pointl:
A year late, I'm afraid, but better than never. :)

Emptiness Sublime
by devoidsoul

:pointr:Form of the Month:pointl:
The form of the month for February is the cinquain.

The Cinquain
****Cinquains****
Before Adelaide Crapsy developed her version, a cinquain had the same definition as quintain. These are both poems of five lines with varying rhyme, though most often forming the familiar 'abab' layout. Ms. Crapsy's version of a cinquain is somewhat different. While she was American, Japanese poetry was an obvious influence.
The style still contains five lines, but the syllables of each are strictly measured. The first and fifth contain two syllables apiece. Line two has four syllables, line three is allottted six, and the fourth line contains eight. This gives you a grand total of twenty-two syllables in which to express yourself. Rhyme is optional in this version.
An example of a cinquain:
Line 1: Thunder,


:pointr:Cinquain Submissions:pointl:
Thus far we've only recieved one.

www.deviantart.com/deviation/2… by chaian

:pointr:Newest Write-Ups:pointl:

The Clerihew  by :iconjack-cade:

:pointr:Write-Ups:pointl:
If you want to do an official write-up on any forms with a specified rhyme scheme, meter, and/or repetition, please note poetic-forms.  Suggestions on forms for others to write up are welcome.

The write-ups should contain a brief history of the form, perhaps an example, and a full description of the rhyme scheme, meter, common themes, etc. You will receive a :heart: next to your name for accepted form write-ups.

We could use some help here.  If someone would like to do a write up for sonnets it would be especially appreciated.

:pointr:Welcome :new: Members:pointl:

hakucho :iconhakucho:            jack-cade  :iconjack-cade:
jazblack009 :iconjazblack009:  MSJames :iconmsjames:

:pointr:Joining:pointl:
To join this community, please send a NOTE (as opposed to writing a devious comment) with the subject "Joining".

:pointr:Group Administration:pointl:

If you would like to help with anything, we could definitely use your assistance.  Please drop us a note.

Acting Moderator
:iconlilymaid7:

Former General Group Moderator
:iconpamelaski:

New Member Admin
:iconberyc:

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quiz.ravenblack.net/poeticform…
Which poetic form are you?


Thank you SparrowSong

***
:pointr: Member Poems by Form

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:pointr: Member Listing

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:pointr:We Support

:iconweissefeder:

This is a writing group for German speakers and readers (you don't have to be German, but you must be able to read German).

:iconwecritique:

We Critique is looking for poetry critics. If you are interested, please visit them to find out the criteria, let them know if you are still interested.

:iconfound-in-translation:

For your translation needs.
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February

4 min read
Welcome to Poetic Forms, a community where people who want to learn about and write with traditional and modern poetic forms can do so together.

It was created by alenia on May 22, 2003.


***

:pointr:Bref Double Winner:pointl:
A year late, I'm afraid, but better than never. :)

Emptiness Sublime
by devoidsoul

:pointr:Form of the Month:pointl:
The form of the month for February is the cinquain.

The Cinquain
****Cinquains****
Before Adelaide Crapsy developed her version, a cinquain had the same definition as quintain. These are both poems of five lines with varying rhyme, though most often forming the familiar 'abab' layout. Ms. Crapsy's version of a cinquain is somewhat different. While she was American, Japanese poetry was an obvious influence.
The style still contains five lines, but the syllables of each are strictly measured. The first and fifth contain two syllables apiece. Line two has four syllables, line three is allottted six, and the fourth line contains eight. This gives you a grand total of twenty-two syllables in which to express yourself. Rhyme is optional in this version.
An example of a cinquain:
Line 1: Thunder,


:pointr:Write-Ups:pointl:
If you want to do an official write-up on any forms with a specified rhyme scheme, meter, and/or repetition, please note poetic-forms.  Suggestions on forms for others to write up are welcome.

The write-ups should contain a brief history of the form, perhaps an example, and a full description of the rhyme scheme, meter, common themes, etc. You will receive a :heart: next to your name for accepted form write-ups.

We could use some help here.  If someone would like to do a write up for sonnets it would be especially appreciated.

:pointr:Joining:pointl:
To join this community, please send a NOTE (as opposed to writing a devious comment) with the subject "Joining".

:pointr:Group Administration:pointl:

If you would like to help with anything, we could definitely use your assistance.  Please drop us a note.

Acting Moderator
:iconlilymaid7:

Former General Group Moderator
:iconpamelaski:

New Member Admin
:iconberyc:

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quiz.ravenblack.net/poeticform…
Which poetic form are you?


Thank you SparrowSong

***
:pointr: Member Poems by Form

***

:pointr: Member Listing

***

:pointr:We Support

:iconweissefeder:

This is a writing group for German speakers and readers (you don't have to be German, but you must be able to read German).

:iconwecritique:

We Critique is looking for poetry critics. If you are interested, please visit them to find out the criteria, let them know if you are still interested.

:iconfound-in-translation:

For your translation needs.
Join the community to add your comment. Already a deviant? Log In
Welcome to Poetic Forms, a community where people who want to learn about and write with traditional and modern poetic forms can do so together.

It was created by alenia on May 22, 2003.


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:pointr:Form of the Month:pointl:

January: bref double

There is one more day left of January and I'm afraid I've only recieved one vote.  I could use some help. :)

www.deviantart.com/deviation/1… by devoidsoul

www.deviantart.com/deviation/1… by drank-poison

www.deviantart.com/deviation/1… by aigha

www.deviantart.com/deviation/1… by Esin

www.deviantart.com/deviation/1… by poetry-of-hate

:pointr:Write-Ups:pointl:
If you want to do an official write-up on any forms with a specified rhyme scheme, meter, and/or repetition, please note poetic-forms.  Suggestions on forms for others to write up are welcome.

The write-ups should contain a brief history of the form, perhaps an example, and a full description of the rhyme scheme, meter, common themes, etc. You will receive a :heart: next to your name for accepted form write-ups.

:pointr:Welcome :new: Members:pointl:
If you requested to join and we neglected to add you, please kindly send a note.

:iconchibbuhl:

:icontwilightseeker:

:iconsolaceparoxysm:

Members, we request that you put a link to Poetic Forms in your journal or signature, to get the word out and show your support.

:pointr:Joining:pointl:
To join this community, please send a NOTE (as opposed to writing a devious comment) with the subject "Joining".

:pointr:Group Administration:pointl:

If you would like to help with anything, we could definitely use your assistance.  Please drop us a note.

Acting Moderator
:iconlilymaid7:

Former General Group Moderator
:iconpamelaski:

New Member Admin
:iconberyc:

Forms Admin
:iconsittingdistance:


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quiz.ravenblack.net/poeticform…
Which poetic form are you?


Thank you SparrowSong

***
:pointr: Member Poems by Form

***

:pointr: Member Listing

***

:pointr:We Support

:iconweissefeder:

This is a writing group for German speakers and readers (you don't have to be German, but you must be able to read German).

:iconwecritique:

We Critique is looking for poetry critics. If you are interested, please visit them to find out the criteria, let them know if you are still interested.

:iconfound-in-translation:

For your translation needs.
Join the community to add your comment. Already a deviant? Log In

Starting Over

5 min read
Welcome to Poetic Forms, a community where people who want to learn about and write with traditional and modern poetic forms can do so together.

It was created by alenia on May 22, 2003.


***

:pointr:Form of the Month:pointl:
There will be no Form of the Month, this January, as the month is nearly over and I have no winner from the last contest.

If anyone would be so kind as to vote or cast his or her vote again, whatever the case may be, on last January's bref double submissions it would be very helpful.

www.deviantart.com/deviation/1… by devoidsoul

www.deviantart.com/deviation/1… by drank-poison

www.deviantart.com/deviation/1… by aigha

www.deviantart.com/deviation/1… by Esin

www.deviantart.com/deviation/1… by poetry-of-hate

:pointr:Write-Ups:pointl:
If you want to do an official write-up on any forms with a specified rhyme scheme, meter, and/or repetition, please note poetic-forms.  Suggestions on forms for others to write up are welcome.

The write-ups should contain a brief history of the form, perhaps an example, and a full description of the rhyme scheme, meter, common themes, etc. You will receive a :heart: next to your name for accepted form write-ups.

:pointr:Welcome :new: Members:pointl:
I added anyone who had requested membership since last July to our member list.  If you made your request before and we neglected to add you, please kindly send a note.

:iconjmas:   :iconluellen:   :iconocalikecoca:   :iconsilverryblue:   
:iconspokenaubade:   :iconstormyardor:   :icontwilightseeker:

:pointr:Joining:pointl:
To join this community, please send a NOTE (as opposed to writing a devious comment) with the subject "Joining".

:pointr:Group Administration:pointl:
I have no idea if anyone wants to keep their current positions, but if anyone wants to help with anything, please feel free to volunteer.

Acting Moderator
:iconlilymaid7:

Former General Group Moderator
:iconpamelaski:

New Member Admin
:iconberyc:

Forms Admin
:iconsittingdistance:


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quiz.ravenblack.net/poeticform…
Which poetic form are you?


Thank you SparrowSong

***
:pointr: Member Poems by Form

***

:pointr: Member Listing

***

:pointr:We Support

:iconweissefeder:

This is a writing group for German speakers and readers (you don't have to be German, but you must be able to read German).

:iconwecritique:

We Critique is looking for poetry critics. If you are interested, please visit them to find out the criteria, let them know if you are still interested.

:iconfound-in-translation:

For your translation needs.
Join the community to add your comment. Already a deviant? Log In
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