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> Loglimerhyme, Larry Jennings' variant of Logarhyme w/ 332332 pulse meter
JustDaniel
post Mar 7 13, 14:13
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L O G L I M E R H Y M E

Loglimerhyme is Larry Jennings' metrical variant of the standard iambic of Logarhymes. In place of the usual 442442-iamb meter, he utilizes a limerick-like pattern of 332332 pulses in each sextet (6-line) stanza. The rhyme pattern is that of the standard Logarhyme: AABCCB. My own dubbing of Larry's variant as 'Loglimerhyme' has met with his approval.

Here is his first (so far as I know) such creation:


Loglimerhyme #1

If that pie were mincemeat, I would choke
though I know it's enjoyed by some folk,
never been one of them.
Coconut or pecan on the beach
sounds quite nice. Think I'd have one of each
or key-lime. On a whim,

I have tried other country's cuisine
with delight, though some were garish green
made from sea-weed, I guess.
Others curried and spiced with, "who knows?"
They were delicacies I suppose
but not mine. I confess

to a penchant for food from the south.
Etouffee or gumbo in my mouth
is like Heaven on earth.
Though from Texas, I like chili too
and a big plate of good barbecue
which might add to my girth.

Thank the Lord for my genetic past
which made my metabolic rate fast;
sedentary I'm not.
I work harder now that I'm retired.
It's as if gardening has conspired
that I not go to pot.

© Larry D Jennings 13 April 2012


After a several-riposte discussion between Larry and myself, this is my own first Loglimerhyme:


Loglimerhyme Approbation

Loglimerhymes seem really fun;
though surely for not everyone,
so I offer you mine.
I certainly do understand
and certify your fledgling brand;
it's deliciously fine.

Iamb sure that you'll note that iambs
are required in pure Logarhyme brand
yet your variant is
but a breath of fresh air to my ears
so I hope this allays any fears
and you won't let it fizz.

© MLee Dickens'son 18 April 2012


Here's hoping others will join in on the fun!

deLightingly, Daniel sun.gif


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post Mar 11 13, 12:22
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Thanks, Daniel. I appreciate your starting a new thread with my Loglimerhyme and thanks again for the handy title for the form. Here, from the other forum, is my answer to your last post.


Let it fizz? Well gee-whiz, I had thought
there was interest in what I had wrought
as a jest or a game
some might play. Anyway, I liked yours.
Flattering emulation ensures
some brief fame, but the name

which you coined feels just right. Thanks so much!
The Loglimeryme title, as such
shall be known by a few
who might try it. Deny it exists?
It can not be undone. I'll persist
but there's only we two

who have written such stanzas. I'll say
I'm enamored in the weirdest way
but I won't push this form.
Logarhymes are done with the iamb
so I'll follow the rules like a lamb
though I do hate the "norm".

Maybe if a new thread were to start
others who break the rules might impart
their ideas in this way.
But the minimal interest I see
in all forums just convinces me
Loglimerymes won't play.


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post Mar 11 13, 13:53
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Well, with Alan rejoining our crew,
let's expect that he'll too have a brew
to pour in our cup.
His creative bent joined with his drive
could bring us a buzzing great hive...
bring our membership up!


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post Mar 14 13, 09:20
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It's not membership. We have a lot,
but participation there is not
near enough to survive.
Even though we have multiple posts
in this forum, there's too many ghosts
and not one of them strive

or attempt a small crit anywhere.
Even more, they're not willing to share
any words with the few
hardy denizens whom we both know.
They can't read our admonishments, so
I just don't have a clue.


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post Mar 14 13, 13:31
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Much of what we write stays bottled here
where we diddle around, it is clear,
and most don't join in.
You are right that so few here have shared
much of late, and you have your soul bared,
and there's surely no din

in the forums, where once active giving
our help to each other brought living
inside of the threads.
I myself seldom visited there
for too long; now the cupboard is bare,
and I really have dreads.

But I'm trying to write now again
more consistently; maybe the yen
of my serious muse
will return; I've a hope that it will
and perhaps with an end to the chill
we'll be lighting a fuse.


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post Mar 17 13, 18:43
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I refuse to go lightly and will,
like the engine that could, climb the hill
to announce from the top
that the members who joined here should git
off the pot, start to post, not just sit
while a few mind the shop.

It's a forum where thoughts are exchanged
to improve; critiqued post rearranged
to help polish a gem;
not a place where someone with a whip
made them write. A small verse or a quip
wouldn't hurt one of them.

Though they came of free will and signed up
they have left us a half empty cup
and the contents are cold.
I would say just remove every name,
clean the slate. They're the ones whom I blame,
so cull them from the fold.





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post Mar 18 13, 08:36
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I'm afraid that is out of our hands;
we do not have the requisite wands
for a zap or bong.
But we can stir the forums again
with a little attention and pain...
or perhaps a song.

When a friend or two visits once more
we won't need to admonish, implore...
silent songs will plead
for encouragement, help or critique
and perhaps one of us will then pique
interaction we need.


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post Apr 1 13, 16:01
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Sharecroppers

Interaction is just what we need,
even if it's BS. Plant a seed
and who knows, you'll endow
us a new flower show that expands.
It beats what we have now; a few hands
and a rusty old plough

which, at one time was pulled by a horse.
We don't have one right now but of course
it's now dead. Though we beat...
it is to no avail and we're tired
of cajoling members who've conspired
to shut down; take a seat.

So I'd ask those who came and then went
on their way, have a say or relent;
for your absence is felt.
All we need are a few seeds to plant
and I don't want to hear that you can't
share the few you've been dealt.






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post Apr 2 13, 06:28
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Your words are heartfelt.
Even I have lost my poetic muse.
Social media seems to be where folks hang these days playing Farmville etc...
SIGH.
Are other poetry forums active?
I shall send a message to the members - and Larry - you're right, maybe it's time for me to start deleting at least the 'bronze' members?
Back to bed - I've been very sick for many days.
Hugs
Lori


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post Apr 2 13, 17:20
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Hi Lori,

I'm sorry you feel bad. I didn't mean to make it worse by complaining about the lack of participation in the forums but attendance has become very sparse. Hoped you liked my new creation. The name comes from Daniel.

Larry


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post Apr 3 13, 07:49
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Gosh Larry - no worries. Actually, I am glad to see that you, Daniel, Eric, Alan and some others are making a go here. mm.gif mm.gif
It encourages me to particpate again. Perhaps I will even attempt to write one of your new forms right here. pinkpanther.gif
I did manage to purge all the members that I previously had labeled as Bronze members (meaning inactive for some time). So that reduced our member count by half. I will also plan to send an email to the membership.

Keep on doing what you are doing - I am always reading - especially the limerick thread, LOL.gif! Please pass this on.

-Lori sun.gif


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post Apr 5 13, 14:53
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Our Loglimerhymes ain't for complaint
so I hope that our ramblings don't taint
the sense of this thread.
We hope Lori will soon become well;
when she has, I am sure she will tell
that she's out of bed!

When she writes to the others, we hope
that they'll join us betimes. We won't mope
if it takes them some time.
But it's always a joy when they come
writing DUM de de DUM de de DUM
with or not with rhyme!


deLighting in Lori's response.... and her following our Limericks too!!!

~ Daniel sun.gif


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post Apr 22 13, 14:20
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I’m so glad Lori came here to read
our Loglimerhymes; I must concede
that I thought we were toast
here a MM. The Forums were dead
but new life and activity spread
from the bones of this ghost.

Now the “newbies”, who aren’t, hit the ground
with their pens and their thoughts flashing ‘round
tearing cobwebs apart.
Though there’s not enough of them as yet
there will soon be much more. You can bet
that we’ve got a great start

with new folks from all over who share
and it seems that they really do care
with participation
in these threads. The more minds who join in
will make magic with us and begin
a brand new creation.


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post Apr 22 13, 14:38
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Whether new or renewal of old,
we will welcome them all to the fold
as they join us here.
We're encouraged as friends have joined in
leaving poems and crits in the bins.
It's allayed our fear!


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post Apr 26 13, 17:50
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Though our fear of demise is allayed
there is something which has me dismayed
for it seems there’s a lack
of critiquing times two for each post.
Give and take is the jam on our toast
but some are holding back.

It’s okay in the forums like these
where we practice and hone our disease
till they write our obit.
I’d just like to see more poets bring
expertise to what needs polishing
and help a little bit.


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post Jul 16 13, 15:07
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Have a Bite

I see my admonitions were vague
for this post has contracted the plague
though it’s not even sick.
Yes, it’s different, strange and quite new
so the reader might think or construe
it is all just a trick
but it’s not. Just a new way to write
Logarhymes and Limericks but you might
mix them up or confuse
which is which; with a similar bent.
They’re a marriage of forms which was sent
from my sweet little muse.
Try it out like a song you don’t know.
Have it dance off your tongue, let it grow
into word symphonies.
If you don’t, I’ll just prod you until
you give up. It’s a bite, not a meal
and I’m sure it will please!


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post Jul 16 13, 21:11
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It is catchy Larry but requires my noggin to really think hard and dance.gif too!

I shall give this another try!

~Cleo sun.gif


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post Oct 30 13, 14:34
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I’ll just push the old Loglimerhyme
to the top and perhaps in the climb
someone else will take note
that the form is so easy to write.
Even though the core message is trite
causing no one to gloat

it’s a fun exercise. Free the brain;
let it dance in your skull but remain
with tongue tucked in the cheek.
You won’t savor the flavor unless
you step up. Go ahead, make a mess
or its future looks bleak.


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post Nov 1 13, 07:26
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Who could mess up a Loglimerhyme?
It's not hard if you just keep the time
with a Limerick beat.
If you're watching your feet, you will trip,
so get out there and try; let 'er rip!
You won't fall on your seat....

well you may, but if so, what the heck,
'cause we know that you won't break your neck;
it's your pride you may bruise.
Get back up; throw yourself in the dance.
Soon you'll laugh 'til you near pee your pants!
It's a game you can't lose.


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post Nov 13 13, 00:06
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A loose game? Bet you can’t write just one.
It’s addictive and oh so much fun
to try different things
so instead, pen a Loglimerhyme
if you have any talent or time
but make sure your verse sings

or at least keeps the rhythm intact.
Oh, I’d guess you just think I’m a hack
in a Logarhyme world;
I had too many words for limericks
and I threw in a few just for tricks.
You’d be wrong, for I hurled

a new gauntlet to challenge the brain
in the face of those who would remain
walking in the same rut.
Don’t you know that your steps excavate?
Just step out before it’s much too late
and you’re up to your butt!


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