Word-Slinger Duel

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This is an example of a new poetry form called 'TREE ' => counterpoints

The counterpoints are arrayed as branches separated by the '<>' which symbolises the trunk.

The lines (pairs of branches) concern the same theme or topic from a different viewpoint. The first line in bold is the heading. The lines increase in length forming a triangular 'tree' shape. These is a conclusion in a set of pithy words at the end (exposed trunk),

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dawn dual duel two <> poets a face-off <> duel joust free verse <> rhyme verse a modernist <> traditionalist mull and muse <> tell it true prompt a reaction <> lay it out there lover of words, jarring <> lover of pattern, rhyming readers response individual <> readers all delight alike anything goes on loose lines <> strict punctuation and meter memories jogged and jangled <> memories lovingly recalled stark and confronting language <> beautiful nice melodious words leaves reader's questions unanswered <> readers cherish the poems like songs 10 free steps <> 10 syllables bang <> bang both <> dead duel <> done babel babble

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Kim Rodrigues

Date: 6/9/2023 12:35:00 PM

Love this especially the end! Blowing the steam from the duel pistol…lol! Listened to the audio…perfect, my friend!

John Anderson
Date: 6/9/2023 1:04:00 PM

Thanks for that, cheers and best wishes!