Acrostic...

CHESAKAT

 

Crafting words into an art
Her poems rise and fall
Excellent in every part
Speaking to us all
A lover of the feline sort
Kindness in her reviews
A Poet who writes with her heart
To Rhoda - we love you!

 

Created by ~
English Tea Duck
(Ruth Elizabeth Henson, Poet)




Acrostic Poetry Form is a  poem, usually in verse, in which the first or the last letters of the lines, or certain other letters, taken in order, form a name, word, phrase, or motto -
Chesakat is my nick-name…rg

Tanka...

 

Autumn’s Cycle

 

Ribbons of Autumn

Circling the sky in dance

Waltz its golden leaves

Moving from their branch of birth

Shallow graves below the sun

 

- Rhoda Galgiani

 

Tanka Poetry Form is a classic form of Japanese poetry related to the haiku with five

unrhymed lines of five, seven, five, seven and seven syllables - 5, 7, 5, 7, 7...rg



Free Verse...

 

Promise of a Rose
 

A moment of promise comes

to those who take time

to stop and smell the roses
 

Heard is this old phrase

once or twice, but still

a promising thought
 

Petals fragrant and soft

of pure hues delights those

who pursue its delicate form
 

The rose is full of romance

for many lovers for its beauty

shall flourish - until it dies
 

Rhoda Galgiani
 

Free Verse or Unrhymed Poetry Form has no rhyme, no special line length or no special pattern. It sounds like natural speech. It tells a story or paints a picture. It uses carefully chosen words to describe experiences or feelings. It is written like a poem and not like a paragraph. It must make sense to the reader…rg



Ruth's Rose Double Fold...

 

Opened My Eyes with Love

He came to me in a breeze, did thee

Taking my hand as He planned

His grip took my fear loves me so dear

Quickly dove opened my eyes with love
 

Those who cry a plea for truth run to see

His body grand, His outreached hand

Reaching for me to hear His voice clear

Quickly dove opened my eyes with love
 

He came to me in a breeze, did thee

His grip took my fear loving me so dear

His body grand, His outreached hand

Quickly dove opened my eyes with love

 

- Rhoda Galgiani

 

 

Ruth’s Rose Double Fold - Style Creator - John Henson

Created for his Daughter Ruth Henson

Poetry style is a three verse poem and is a duo rhyme with no

syllable count - Each line must have a center rhyme with the

ending word of the line - This is the first fold
The first two stanzas have no rhyme on the ending words but

rhyme with the corresponding lines in the following stanza - The

third stanza is made up of the first and third line of the first stanza

and the second and fourth line of the second stanza - This is the

second fold - The last phrase of the final line of each stanza forms

a refrain and must be the title of the poem

Rhyme Scheme a. b. c. d. a. b. c. d. a. c. b. d...rg

Whispers...

Karen is Her Name

Dedicated to Karen O’Leary

 

A poet gentle with her words

grasps all that is around

shares lullaby with singing birds

dreamy writes new words found

short verses fill her treasured scroll

thoughts of a captured sound

pleasing and truth always her goal

words from the heart of a poet forever in a breeze!

 

- Rhoda Galgiani

 

Whispers Poetry Style - Created by Pat Simpson to honor Karen O’ Leary
An eight line one verse only poem with content being about anything

or anyone that is gentle and kind - Rhyming Optional - Lines 1, 3, 5, 7

all count 8 syllables - Lines 2. 4. 6 all count 6 syllables - Last line counts

14 syllables lines - Subject any creative art...rg

Eight by Four...

The Learning Game

 

Knowledge will light

your way to doors

that open wide

thus, teaching you

interesting facts

that build blocks of

information

for your future.

 

Study the books

before your eyes

displaying skills

also, listen

to those who teach

for their knowledge

will expand your

abilities.
 

Creative words

come to ones mind

that will be shared

with others who

want to explore

their own ideas

everlasting

on a desktop.

 

- Rhoda Galgiani

  

Eight by Four Form of Poetry written as a stanza that has 8 lines of 4 syllables each
that word wrap like one continuous statement - Commas between lines may be used -
Any subject...rg



Seventh Heaven...

Hmmm

Heaven - is a state of mind

This is what I hear them say from time to time

When I say them, I mean those

Who talk of a far away place none who knows?

Seventh day He took His rest

Some place called Heaven – He created His best

Think they mean His Heaven? Hmmm

- Rhoda Galgiani

Seventh Heaven Poetry Form consists of sixty-one syllables

in the form of: 7/11/7/11/7/11/7 - The first line has seven
syllables, second eleven, third seven, forth eleven, fifth seven,
sixth eleven, and seventh seven - Rhyming is optional; however,
it’s a plus - Any variation of the words “seven” or “heaven” must
appear in the poem...rg

Metamorphic Transition...

Before, During, After

 

Before I was feeling empty

Since joy didn’t fit in my heart

Smiles came and went with sad sorrow

Frowns seemed to frame my empty face

 

During this time, I found my way

Seeking my truths as I did pray

Understood that my days turned black

Comfort in life I now did lack

All was taken in a short flash

Dreams tumbled and suddenly crash

As failure overtook one’s mind

Your love in life turned cold and blind

Sorrow captured my body’s peace

Life we lived died coming to cease

 

After years of solitude pain

The mind grew and heart became full

Faith in one’s own self and in God

Taught me again to become full

 

- Rhoda Galgiani

 

Metamorphic Transition Form of Poetry - Created by Dena M. Ferrari

Three verses, though the number of verse lines do vary - First verse

has 4 lines non rhyme with content about Before - The second verse

has 10 lines done as rhyming couplets and content of this verse is

During (here and now) any subject - Third verse content is about

After done with 4 lines 4th line repeats the end words of line 2

Align center or left...rg



Minute Poetry...

Silent View
 

Sleep bring dreams to the aging mind

Past youthful time

When life was long

Hearts sang their song

 

Memories come to silent view

Dreaming of you

Young lovers bring

Hot summer fling

 

Awaken suddenly this night

I feel my plight

Lonely as one

No place to run 

 

© Rhoda Galgiani

  

Minute Poetry Form is a style of rhyming verses consisting of 12 lines

of 60 syllables written in strict iambic meter - The poem is formatted into

3 stanzas of 8,4,4,4; 8,4,4,4; 8,4,4,4 syllables - The rhyme scheme is as
follows: aabb, ccdd, eeff...rg

Abcdarien...

Recognition 

Appearance beautifully clean

declared earnest favor gained

here in just kindness lends

mirrored notes outside pane

quest range safely tacked under

victory window x-rayed

youthful zestfulness

 

- Rhoda Galgiani

 

Abcdarien Form of Poetry is constrained by alphabetical order, whether forward or backward or reverse - Successive letters of the alphabet may be used to begin each word, each line, each verse acrostic, with each stanza headed by one of the letters...rg

Monorhyme...

Fill One’s Heart
 

Joy - fill one’s heart with ease

bring smiles it’s sure to please

frown fade and quickly leave

now the heart shall not grieve

 Love - fill one’s heart come eve

happiness scents the breeze

bringing one to believe

mates shall now interweave

 Peace - fill one’s heart to retrieve

lost time wants a reprieve

growing strong blend and weave

love joins, as they achieve 

 Dream - fill one’s heart to receive

life’s joy as they conceive

vowing not to deceive

or ever disbelieve

 

- Rhoda Galgiani

 

Monorhyme Form of Poetry - Created by Joseph S. Spence, Sr., is a poem in which all lines have the same end rhyme - It can be written in stanzas or altogether with no line breaks - There is no set meter specified or other requirements - Any subject...rg



Lanterne...

Gestures

 

Hugs

Comfort

Arm in arm

Safety in pairs

Us

 

- Rhoda Galgiani

 

Lanterne Form of Poetry is 4 lines - Line 1 is 1 syllable, line 2 is 2 syllables,

line 3 is 3 syllables, line 4 is 4 syllables - Last word relates to first word of poetry

Any subject...rg



Free Verse...

Serenity Light
 

Slowly she walks to the clearing

leaving tall rugged trees behind

her breath is in a labored state

she hurries to the wooden bridge
 

Escaping turmoil of decades

she turns quickly to see the path

behind her, empty as her life

no one to follow her footsteps
 

Moments of freedom caress her

plan of flight for so long now real

she quickly runs across the bridge

she reaches for her waiting light
 

A bright new dawn now comes to her

promises of a brand new world

she claims her found visions today

her night dreams were of darkest form -
 

serenity light gives bright dreams

 

- Rhoda Galgiani

 

Free Verse or Unrhymed Poetry Form has no rhyme, no special line length or no special pattern. It sounds like natural speech. It tells a story or paints a picture. It uses carefully chosen words to describe experiences or feelings. It is written like a poem and not like a paragraph. It must make sense to the reader…rg 



Nonet/Acrostic...

Carnation (Nonet)

 Carnation a flower of beauty

All in bright colors we do see
Rises in the morning sun
Nice aromas divine
As we come to see
Tulips touch me
In garden
Outside
Now

Carnation (Acrostic)

Carnation nature’s gift to us

Adjust flower standing up tall
Returning fragrance bring us joy
Natural bloom did curtsied today
All see garden’s beautiful show
Today soil gave birth to a bud
Inside our heart a smile is seen
Only once a year flowers beam
Never disappoints floral dream

 - Rhoda Galgiani

Nonet/Acrostic Form of Poetry - A 9 letter word - Do first stanza
as a Nonet then second stanza as an Acrostic - these styles as
combination must be left justified - Nonet has nine lines - The
first line has nine syllables, second line eight syllables, third line
seven syllables, etc…until line nine that finishes with one syllable
It can be on any subject and rhyming is optional - Acrostic Form is
where the first letter of each line spells a word usually using the
same word as the title...rg

Enlightenment...

Was In Plain Sight
 

I asked and I received my Lord’s blessings and touch

Heard my voice call to Him in prayer and such

Faith helps me with my woes so much

Lost was I before I knew Him

My life was empty dark cold and so grim

He came to me as angels sang glorious hymn

I received my Lord’s touch; I received my Lord’s touch!
 

Love came to me at the turn of a barren bend

Through Him our spirits now would bond and blend

He sent dove wings so I would mend

Gave me trust and love from His heart

As child no mention of Him from the start

Finding Him fulfills my soul’s empty and lost cart

Turn of a barren bend; turn of a barren bend!
 

I talk to my Lord as if He was in plain sight

Regular prayer sometimes into the night

He hears me telling Him my plight

Reassures life will be on track

Tells me not to hide or take a look back

He takes my hand to a path never will it be black

My Lord was in plain sight; my Lord was in plain sight!

 

- Rhoda Galgiani

Enlightenment Poetry Form - Created by Christina R. Jussaume

Seven-line stanza with syllable counts as follows 12, 10, 8, 8, 10, 12

and 6 repeat - The last line of each stanza is a six-syllable phrase

that comes from the first line of each stanza. It must have a semicolon

between each set and exclamation point at the end of statement - If you

cannot use words in first line write a 6 syllable phrase and repeat that

Minimum 3 stanzas - Rhyme scheme is a, a, a, b, b, b, x...rg

Thank you ~ Christina R. Jussaume...

Prayer for Rhoda’s Family

I extend my condolences to you all
I know your Mother’s love helped you to stand tall
I pray your Mother’s soul will ascend above
I believe she will look down with all her great love

Reflect on your memories to ease your pain
With each loving moment you will start to gain
Cherish the laughter you all had together
Remember the family times in harsh weather

Your love will remain enveloped in your heart
Comfort is felt from memories from day’s start
Like a candle that never goes out you’ll feel
The love of a Mother can be surreal!

Be thankful for each of the precious times had
Jot them down in memory bank and be glad!
Comfort I try to bring to you as I write
Remember the good times throughout day and night

By Christina R. Jussaume

 

In Memory of Jan L. Balmain
April 9, 1920 - July 21, 2013

 

Editors Note:

 

Christina R. Jussaume is the Stylist Group Teacher at Alliance Poetry Website

She has taught me so much about poetry form and style. She is a gentle soul

who is spiritually uplifted and dedicated to our Lord. My heart thanks her...rg

A Prayer for Rhoda by Michael L. Schuh

My heart is heavy with sorrow after hearing you lost your beloved Mother today.

I am sure you love her and will always miss her in every way.

The lord call on her to be with him in heaven above.

She is still and always will be surrounded by love.

Just think Rhoda, how thrilled she had to be to look on His face.

I know that you believe she is now in a much better place.

Sure you are in pain over her leaving you

She are you had no choice it was God's wants to do.

He gives us all life and He decides when that life is to be taken away.

None of us that He made in His image are here on earth to stay.

She was here to do what God intended her to do.

Part of that task was to give birth to you.

She had to be a loving, kind,very good Mother and wife.

Her and you Father planted the seed that gave you life.

That seed had become a good strong woman and a fantastic poet.

Being a poet like you only one has to be read and people will know it.

Poets are messengers of God, chosen to spread goodness and love through words from the start.

Your Mother gave birth to you and cherished you from the start.

I hope in some way this write helps ease your grief.

Just hold on too your belief.

I pray that your family and your Mother's friend find comfort in a short while.

Please dry your tears of sorrow and try to smile.

This many not be the best of prayer.

But, it does come for a friend who really cares

Amen!

BY

MICHAEL L. SCHUH

 

Editor's Note:

 

This lovely supportive poetry was posted on Alliance Poetry Website

by a lovely gentle man and poet. My heart thanks you Michael...rg

A Child's Loss

Child should remember Mother’s sweet sung song

warm arms that cradle the sad tears away

joyful moments between the two last long

 Mother and child bonds it was meant that way

Lost memories of childhood - Mother’s sin

couldn’t show love from her judgmental heart

child cheated in life as what should have been

pain comes to ones mind from the very start

Love from one’s heart takes a moment to live

when felt for their child from deep within

love was there for my Mother to give

she closed her heart - this sad child could not win

- Rhoda Galgiani

In Memory of My Mother

Jan L. Balmain

April 9, 1920 ~ July 21, 2013

During this difficult time, in spite of my Mother's selfish and cold demeanor to me, will always honor my Mother as God Commandants has instructed me to do...rg

Etheree...

Every Breath

God

Lead me

To this place

I became whole

Through Him I shall rise

He has shown me the way

I gave Him my loving heart

I receive favor through my soul

He has shown me how to love myself

I thank God with every breath that I take

 

- Rhoda Galgiani

Etheree Form of Poetry - Created about twenty years ago by an Arkansas poet named Etheree Taylor Armstrong, this titled form, the Etheree, consists of ten lines of unmetered and unrhymed verse, the first line having one syllable, each succeeding line adding a syllable, with the total syllable count being fifty-five...rg