Consonants, syllables, words, and beat
These are the color pallets of a poet
There are no shortcuts or way to cheat
Ask any one of us, as we all know it
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Usually one line comes to mind
As we create something new
Each poem, one of a kind
As our processes are tried and true
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Counting syllables with one hand
Per the rules of a poetry type
Only a poet understands
The efforts involved as they write
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Often when the writing is done
One stanza must be erased
This is part of our editing fun
As our poems form, post haste
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Quatrains, haikus, raikus, and quadrilles
A myriad of forms for the poet to choose
Using our creativity to climb those hills
So that our readers will be amused
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Then at last we’re finally through
All the words are down and complete
There’s nothing really left to do
Except go to WordPress and publish the latest suite.
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Originally Published 05/08/2024
