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Open Poetry #49

Quatrains in Koan Form

ice
Member Elite

since 2003-05-17

Posts 3404
Pennsylvania

0 posted 2015-12-29 08:56 AM

In full moonlight, I watch the doe through my window
Feeding-- it shudders, as it grinds gold offerings;
The television speaks of a midnight bombing in Kabal.
Deer are nocturnal, move at night, like insurgents.

How lovely--the mature woman doesn't know Im looking;
Bright aftrenoon, I shade my eyes with dark glasses.
I have always admired the grace of willow branches;
Her salt, and pepper hair hangs in billows.

What is nearby, might answer when called,
But voids summon information first, with outer silence.
Cars making passes on double lines are dangerous;
With caution he wonders if she is married.

note:
Quatrains in this form can be read in reverse.

[This message has been edited by ice (12-29-2015 12:18 PM).]

JerryPat2
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since 2011-02-06

Posts 16975
South Louisiana

1 posted 2015-12-29 11:10 AM

Interesting Ice, and I really enjoyed the style. I need to look into this Koan Form . . .

~ If they give you ruled paper, write sideways. ~

rainyday
Member
Posts 304
Heartland USA

2 posted 2015-12-30 09:32 PM

Talented are you Poet,
Cool form & write.
I've never attempted a Quatrain, I do enjoy
Cinquains.

rainy

JamesMichael
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since 1999-11-16

Posts 33336
Kapolei, Hawaii, USA

3 posted 2015-12-31 09:08 PM

very nice...james

ice
Member Elite

since 2003-05-17

Posts 3404
Pennsylvania

4 posted 2016-01-01 06:20 PM

Thank you all...I do like to mess with diferent forms...nice when people read them....:-)

"Poetry is an echo, asking a shadow to dance."
Carl Sandburg

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