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Nov 12 03, 04:29
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Here's another type of poem for us to attempt: The Tetractys
A Tetractys is a 5 line poem with a syllable count of 1,2,3,4,10. No rhyme scheme is required. They can be written in humorous or serious modes. Here are some samples supplied by Daniel and me. (Pssst ... Daniel has been called the Tzar of the Tetractys). Thanks so much Daniel for your permission to reprint some of yours here as samples. ~~~~~~~~~~~ I went to sleep early one morning dreaming in Tetractys, I think. Eileen, my wife, having prepared eggs and potatoes for us, kindly woke me to share them, and then escourt her van in for repairs before work. This was on the tips of my fingers. I think I'll call this one "Morning" I read it to her over breakfast.
Washed Refreshed Encouraged Gently wakened Knowing you're there brimming with love for me.
Dreamily, © Daniel J Ricketts Capitals are not recommended except for proper nouns and the beginning of a sentence following a line that ended with a period.
salt pepper seasoning tetractyses adding to their interest and flavor
© Daniel J Ricketts
Now, a double. Doubles are so well liked that once a poet begins writing them, it seems they ALL come out as doubles, or triples. See what you prefer.
Hard's not quite adequate to describe it. A single Tetractys is troublesome. By the way, what's the plur'l of Tetractys? Couldn't find it. "Obsolete" Webster's says.
Vexatious, © Daniel J Ricketts
Now a few of mine. Mine are ALWAYS doubles or more!
Outer Space
Space out there ... and spaceships are flying, where? Who among us would admit to sightings? Back off and take a good look at the shape of this double tetractys .... you'll see one.
(hehehehehehe)
© Dolly
It's All in the Attitude
Smiles make fun attitudes; life's easier with laughter and a cheery countenance. Otherwise, life can hurt us all too much. Remember, good attitudes: better lives.
© Dolly
Friendship
Friends, varied. Some are great, others deceive. Some are not your friend 'though you'd thought they were. When friends are chosen for the wrong reasons friendship won't last; it will die painful be. © Dolly
Now see what you can do with your own creative energies. I bet you'll soon grow to love this poetic form. Do it, do it, do it!
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Nov 12 03, 05:15
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Wow, Dolly, you found an OLD one! one of my very first, asking how to spell the plural! It's 'Tetractys,' by the way (for singular and plural) *wink*
... and I really like yours! I don't recall reading either of them before!
Do you remember this one?
foot-in-mouth-note (Covering my tetractys)
Chews
battles
carefully,
even with words.
(tongue-in-teeth therapy for careless speech)
Some folks are always looking for a fight;
when you find them,
breathe deeply:
Bite your
tongue.
© Daniel J Ricketts 17 Dec 2002
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Nov 13 03, 07:37
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Rise to thy feat, M'Lady! Lift thine eyes aloft! Awful Eye-full Tower
Eye
sits here
before work
without focus
pondering my mind’s penchant to wander
longing for exploration, unhindered
by that real-world
expectation
we should
work.
© MLee Dickens'son 13 Nov 2003
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Nov 14 03, 07:49
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Well, I hope that seeing my name doesn't scare anyone away, Dolly! You know I love 'em! bipolar coaster
ups
steep downs
incessant
hard rocking life
not to sleep but with constant restlessness
© MLee Dickens'son
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Nov 14 03, 08:23
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Thank you, Dolly! Here's a kind of instructional tet I wrote back when I was just learning them. It's an acrostic, as you can see from the bowled prince. A TETRACTYS (doubling as acrostic)
Add
The sum.
Each digit
Totalled is ten.
Really simple when you think about it.
Attempting it is fun and challenging.
Contemplate one
Tetractys.
You can!
See?© MLee Dickens'son 27 Jan 2002Now come on folks, let's party! </font>
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Nov 14 03, 09:09
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TREBLE TETRACTYS +
I can’t stop; once inspired I sit for yonks, and struggle against verbal diarrhoea. Please pronounce on these words : inspired, two, three? And diarrhoea - is that three syllables? Oh my God! Clever clogs, look what you’ve done: now my verses all look like Christmas trees! Don’t they?
Alan McAlpine Douglas
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Nov 15 03, 07:44
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Nov 19 03, 02:06
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Dear Daniel
Sorry, cannot accept this parochial viewpoint :
THE OBVERSE OF THANKSGIVING
Thanks Mister ! Not this side of our small pond : We mere-ly were glad to wave you good-bye !
Alan McAlpine Douglas
PS As a Born NOT on the 4th of July American, I am using poetic license here ..... No infense ottended !
BAUBLES, SCHMAUBLES
The Douglas fir's a tree by far too grand for Christmas gilding - please don't needle me !
Alan McAlpine Douglas
Love Alan
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Nov 19 03, 03:51
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QUOTE (Alan @ Nov. 19 2003, 01:06) Dear Daniel Sorry, cannot accept this parochial viewpoint : THE OBVERSE OF THANKSGIVING
Thanks Mister ! Not this side of our small pond : We mere-ly were glad to wave you good-bye !
Alan McAlpine Douglas
PS As a Born NOT on the 4th of July American, I am using poetic license here ..... No infense ottended !
[ Anne nun, taken, o' coarse! - Dan'l ]
BAUBLES, SCHMAUBLES
The Douglas fir's a tree by far too grand for Christmas gilding - please don't needle me !
Alan McAlpine Douglas Love Alan I bough to thine own parochial viewpoint; I'd never 'arm an heir o' yer Douglas fur, me friend! :drill: That doesn't mean, o' course, I'd ne'er take a shot or two across your bough! High Talin’ Nor’Westernertongue in cheek, Douglas firred a gracious bough ‘n’ shot a volley back across ‘is pond fer me ta ponderously think a bout before I’d Yank ‘is bloody red coat off. Al- ‘baster’d like Dover, I’d naught ‘arm ‘im! Aye grew up with tall Douglas firs all ‘round; wee Tacomans been a fit o’ their shade o’ greenish knights more Rainier than yew’d know. © Daniel J Ricketts 19 Nov 2003
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Nov 19 03, 04:32
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Dear Daniel
You had me LOL within LOL within LOLs ! But my parents were honorable :
FROM ADOLF WITH LOVE ..... TAKE ONE
Al bastard ? Folks married 'neath Hitler pic ! Followed by an outbreak of World War II ..... Catholics dictated "rhythm method". No conception of error; produced me !
TAKE TWO
Then extra care with times; sister followed. They had quite enough rhythm. Change of beat ! Upright expression, horizontal lust too capricious, put on hold : father wild.
ONE-MAN MELTING POT
Dad : so bright, professor, Irish, taught French in America, immigration works !
Alan McAlpine Douglas
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Nov 19 03, 08:00
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Thank you for the family hissTory, Alan! Well-art tickleated, indeed! Totally switching gears (rather than switching you, you rascal)... I offer this with wishes for a white Christmas. I just revised what I wrote to our Heavenly Father on Christmas morning last year, when we woke up to His beautiful dusting of snow over everything but the walks and roads: Christmas Quilt
White
Christmas
melts our hearts.
You greet this morn,
accenting festive lights and greenery.
Clear streets and walks bid fam’ly, friends: Come share.
We celebrate our joy
o’er Jesus,
Your Son.
Thanks! © MLee Dickens'son Christmas Morn 2002 revised 19 Nov 2003
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Dec 3 03, 19:36
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My Inner Light
Hold. Embrace my world now. Life is a joy in each smile I see forming on your lips. I relish the thought of you in my arms. The inner light residing is only you.
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Dec 3 03, 20:46
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QUOTE (Siren @ Dec. 03 2003, 19:36)
My Inner Light
Hold. Embrace my world now. Life is a joy in each smile I see forming on your lips. I relish the thought of you in my arms. The inner light residing is only you.
Wow! :sings:
I've been missing out on all the talented tiles in here! :cloud9:
These are all lovely!
Dani 0 what a beautiful tile! Straight from the heart!
Hugs! Lori :pharoah:
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Dec 3 03, 20:49
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Calm in mind and strong in heart yields love shared from you to me and me to others, See?
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"It's a dangerous business, Frodo, going out your door. You step into the Road, and if you don't keep your feet, there is no knowing where you might be swept off to." ~ J.R.R Tolkien, The Lord of the RingsCollaboration feeds innovation. In the spirit of workshopping, please revisit those threads you've critiqued to see if the author has incorporated your ideas, or requests further feedback from you. In addition, reciprocate with those who've responded to you in kind. "I believe it is the act of remembrance, long after our bones have turned to dust, to be the true essence of an afterlife." ~ Lorraine M. KanterNominate a poem for the InterBoard Poetry Competition by taking into careful consideration those poems you feel would best represent Mosaic Musings. For details, click into the IBPC nomination forum. Did that poem just captivate you? Nominate it for the Faery award today! If perfection of form allured your muse, propose the Crown Jewels award. For more information, click here! "Worry looks around, Sorry looks back, Faith looks up." ~ Early detection can save your life.MM Award Winner
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Dec 26 03, 11:47
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QUOTE (Siren @ Dec. 03 2003, 18:36) My Inner Light
Hold. Embrace my world now. Life is a joy in each smile I see forming on your lips. I relish the thought of you in my arms. The inner light residing is only you. Dani!
This is really exquisite. I've been so distracted in the past couple of months, and I totally missed this one! It's been so long since I've seen any form poetry from your hand, and this is really good.
I'd only offer paltry change to a couple of lines (If you'd care to email me re them, I'd be glad to suggest). You have captured a very moving feeling, my friend.
deLightedly, Daniel
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Dec 26 03, 11:56
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QUOTE (Cleo_Serapis @ Dec. 03 2003, 19:49) Calm in mind
and strong in heart
heart will yields love shared from you to me and me to others, See?
Excellent, LorII ... but for the third line; I think it's a bit weak. Remember that one of the 'rules' of tetractys is that each line is to kind of stand on its own, with a separate thought or piece of thought added to the whole. My "editing" to yours is a mere suggestions to make the point. Keep sharing your Light, my friend! - Daniel
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Dec 26 03, 16:33
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Cleo and Daniel,
Thanks so much to both of you for the sweet remarks on this...
Daniah :)
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