Shadorma

Shadorma [ shad-oor-muh ] is a syllabic poetic form reminiscent of haiku and tanka; it is written either as a single sestet or a series of sestets, each with a syllable count of 3-5-3-3-7-5. It is reportedly of Spanish origin, created by court poets from the 14th – 15th centuries, though I have found no original sources of this. Any input or correction from others would be much appreciated, for the sake of accuracy.

Here’s one example of my own… with a bit of word play:

Hi Daniel.

The only other item I have found to note about Shadorma is that it should have un-rhymed lines.

Here is my first attempt at this form:

Cauldron brews,
souls' bewitching charms
casting spells
ghoulishly
unbeknownst to invited
misplaced dinner guests.

Cathy,

this is a lovely response to this form!

Heaven's veil as the opener really sets the tone for what is to come. harvest those fairy wings!
Well done!
~Cleo

You've brewed up the perfect Shadorma for the season!

Thanks for the comments on mine!

Cathy

Thanks Cathy.