Tempest Dreams
Note: This is a repost from Maelstrom Eddies, where the challenge this month is the Ballade...we've not had many people trying it yet...so this is a hint! Plus. there's an excellent Ballade from Sue...
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I admire the ability to do strict form, as I simply cannot!This was a lovely piece Gyps
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Are you kidding???? ((laughing)) No one has tried this form???Gee...((laughing))..I wonder why not!This is beautiful.Sandra
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Excuse me, sir. I think maybe you dropped something. Oh, was that a hint? Silly me! It was a bit ironic that when you'd posted this in Eddies we were just getting over very bad flooding here due to 15...
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great piece of writing Sir I will try to find time to try a balladeTechnical problems now seem to be overcome Finally got rid of my virus by stripping back to factory settings Which involved a lot of...
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A great choice of refrain line. This one builds and changes tack very well, Great advert for the form and a great way to throw down the gauntlet. DB
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Gyps...it's all down to practice! Many thanks... Sandra...we all have to try something new sometimes...and these are not really as tricky as they look, once you get the hang of them! Thanks for your...
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Paul: I admit, YOU make it look so easy....but rhyme and meter are all that complicated ((laughing))...and you are just ridiculously talented! I am working on it.... ((sigh)) but don't be looking for...
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As I said to gypsy...it's all down to practice! I actually find it harder to write FV these days, as my mind seems to work in iambic pentameter whenever I start to write anything! Guess it's what you...
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...this is what happens when a friend says: would you mind helping me out with a poetry journal I'd like to start....and you foolishly say: sure, why not? However, I do get to help choose...
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Paul...You are such a fine hand with form...and this is lilting, and lovely indeed!Some day maybe I will try the style...but this was too much a treat!
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Paul...I'm glad you brought this over here. I know the form is daunting... you do it proud.Excellent work!SuePS...So as not to bump them up to the top again, I would like to thank you here for your...
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Very well done SS- a challenging form always seems easily accomplished under your pen!Be well,Categads!
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Paul,Your ability to create fine works of poetry in difficult forms never ceases to amaze me - this is magnificent. I'm wondering - did you start with the refrain, or did it come as your poem...
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Sandra...barefoot... A perfect riposte! Gala...if you do try one...we'd like to see it here! Thanks for your kind words... Sue...many thanks...and...it's a pleasure! Hi, Cat! Many thanks...and isn't...
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