The Novelist...

 Dedicated to Florence Galati

The Novelist

You are looking at her with interest

seemingly smug and giddy listening intensely

to her stories of portentous men in her life.

Laughingly, she captures your intense, curious heart.

She says casually, she has been around,

she knows what she wants and expects in a man.

Knowing what they want and desire, she will play

their costly game, thus, winning all in the end.

She again throws her head back and laughs,

gaining attention, securing herself in a shaky, unsecured

moment of truth, revealed carelessly during a nervous

conversation drawing again the attention she craves.

Realizing eyes are staring upon her body she is

exposed to the greedy world of lust, a world of

novel making, words of explicit description

from words she has spoken in haste.

Quietly, she turns to me, her long time friend,

looking into my eyes for comfort, sheltering her

mind from the cruel words of disbelief uttered,

are her stories of compassion truth or fiction…

She reluctantly admits her words are only make believe,

throwing her head back and laughing again,

as she cleverly captured us all with her
story telling as only the novelist can do.

 - Rhoda Galgiani

Hi Rhoda

Hope all is well with you, I had just went on to see what you wrote about Flo.
Very nice. Take care have a good day.

Frank

(A nice email I received from Florence's Brother...rg)

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



Kyrielle Sonnet...

Blossom’s Hue 
 

White, pure white is the blossom’s hue

Nature’s beauty enjoyed by few

Born each spring a gift to us all

Carries one through until the fall
 

Butterflies flutter in the sky

Searching for nectar as they fly

Joy in their tiny beings small

Carries one through until the fall 
 

Birds settle in created nests

Wait for chirps from under their breasts

A spring day beautiful to all

Carries one through until the fall
 

White, pure white is the blossom’s hue

Carries one through until the fall
 

- Rhoda Galgiani
 

A Kyrielle Sonnet consists of 14 lines (three rhyming quatrain stanza

and a non-rhyming couplet) - Just like the traditional Kyrielle poem

the Kyrielle Sonnet also has a repeating line or phrase as a refrain

(usually appearing as the last line of each stanza). Each line within

the Kyrielle Sonnet consists of only eight syllables. French poetry

forms have a tendency to link back to the beginning of the poem

so common practice is to use the first and last line of the first quatrain

as the ending couplet - This would also re-enforce the refrain within

the poem.Therefore, a good rhyming scheme for a Kyrielle Sonnet

would be: AabB, ccbB, ddbB, AB or AbaB, cbcB, dbdB, AB...rg 

Cross of Salvation...

 

Make All Days Count

 Time has value

Each day meaning

Use time wisely

Our days numbered

Remind me Lord

To do right thing

Accept what must

Giving you trust

 

Let me not put off things that I should now attempt

Guide me in my life to become the best I can

Keep me focused from devils temptations that tempt

Show me a sign Lord so I will stay on Your plan

 

Each day I’ll feel your love

I will feel joy in heart

Sunrise brings peace of dove

Bird’s song gives me great start

Your word I’ll read each day

Verse will inspire to write

It teaches Christian way

I hope to bring delight 

Each day treasure

Memory make

Beyond measure
 

© 2013  Christina R. Jussaume

 

Cross of Salvation Form of Poetry created by Christina R. Jussaume

consists of a octet (8 line poem) of 4 syllables each - Next is a quatrain

of 12 syllables per line - Next is another octet (8 line stanza) that has 6

syllables per line - This is followed by a triplet (3 line stanza) - Triplet

is 4 syllables per line - Rhyme is optional and up to the poet.

Subject must be spiritual in nature - Poem centered aligned to

show shape of cross...rg

THANKS DEAR… IT MAKES ME PROUD TO SEE YOU POSTING ALL THOSE STYLES ON YOUR BLOG I TAUGHT YOU...

 

HUGS...TINA

 



Quinzaine...

Nature Speaks 

 Whispering wind spoke softly

Do you feel His love?

Like I do?

 

-  Rhoda Galgiani

 

Quinzaine Form of Poetry - 7-5-3 syllables

First line is statement, second and third lines are questions...rg



Rondel...

Services Rendered

 

Jewels of the night sparkle her neck

Rushing the door closes behind her

She shivers as she hears creatures stir

Quickly enters dark hall leads to deck
 

Black table holds a long awaited check

Services rendered all is just a blur

Jewels of the night sparkle her neck

Rushing the door closes behind her

Mind buries event etched in black deck

Eyes of sorrow carry shameful dark err

Morals have become distasteful sins that stir

Memories yearn to die become a dried speck

Jewels of the night sparkle her neck
 

- Rhoda Galgiani

 

Rondel Form of Poetry - A French form consisting of

13 lines two quatrains and a quintet, rhyming as follows -
ABba abAB abbaA - capital letters are refrains or repeats…rg 



Twister...

Night

Night shadow

Draws picture

On silent

Flat wall

Muted art

 

- Rhoda Galgiani

Twister Poetry Form Created by Ralph Stott consists of ten words in one verse;
two words for each of the five lines - Words one, four, five, eight and nine are
printed in bold and make up the first verse - This should read clearly - Words
one to ten make the second verse - This gives the ‘twist’ to the poem and again
should read clearly - So, two verses in one, the title should be one word, no
punctuation - Rhyming optional - Just one verse - 10 words...rg

Hello Rhoda - Have visited your site and tickes some boxes. Loved the
poem and the play on the words: for all art lovers everywhere!

Kind regards

Ralph



French Sonnet...

Forgiven Tears

Before I found you my Lord, I trusted no one

I went my way in daily life with not one thought

Took life for granted, I didn’t know what you taught

Your name not said, as a child I knew not your Son

Young Mother I found faith my teaching now begun

Through time my love began to grow, I read and sought

Proud I felt, giving foundation to my young tots

I saw them grow spiritually my deed was done

Now on my own He is with me always - My Lord

As my faith grows stronger during my later years

Trust is instilled in my heart where it is now stored

Turning to Him I now have calmed my lonesome fears

Devil thoughts cut away from my mind with His sword

God loves me; He wipes away my forgiven tears

- Rhoda Galgiani

 

French Sonnet Form of Poetry is a poem with a rhyme scheme
of ABBAABBA and CDCDCD or ABBAABBA and CDECDE
Syllable count is 12 syllables per line



Senryu...

Tears

 

tears leave watermarks

souls displaying sad sorrow

the world's eyes are wet

 

- Rhoda Galgiani

 

Senryu Poetry Form is Japanese verse consisting of three unrhymed lines in 5, 7, 5 syllables Senryu is written about human nature or emotions - It is usually written in the present tense - They possess no references to the natural world, as is a Haiku…rg

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