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Lanterne:
A type of poem that has one syllable in the first line, two syllables in the second line, three syllables in the third line, four syllables in the fourth line, and one syllable in the fifth line that related to the first word of the poem.

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    robert johnson
    Date: 1/14/2013 4:28:00 PM
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    A very cohesive little write Debra. A nice simple style of poem done vey well. :)
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    Annalise Brigham
    Date: 1/11/2013 7:08:00 PM
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    This is very well written, Debra!! An excellent Laterne! Love, Annalise
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    Russell Sivey
    Date: 1/11/2013 3:24:00 PM
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    This is a wondrous and amazing write my friend! Have you been experimenting with new and different forms Debra?! You are doing very well with them! This one is quite fantastic and done with such skill, I love it! What a tremendous piece, Great Work!!

    Squyres Avatar Debra Squyres Date: 1/11/2013 3:48:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Yes, I am experimenting a bit. Looking at a Sijo for a contest...it is becoming a task !!
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    Charles Henderson
    Date: 1/11/2013 2:10:00 PM
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    Lantern seems to be so simple, but I find them not so. However this is very good.

    Squyres Avatar Debra Squyres Date: 1/11/2013 2:15:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    I found my first and last word first...one syllable word which is not easy. But once I found them, the inside parts seemed easier to write.
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    Frank Polgar
    Date: 1/11/2013 1:57:00 PM
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    I really like this one Debra! Faved.

    Squyres Avatar Debra Squyres Date: 1/11/2013 2:16:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Thanks !! Wasn't as easy as I thought it would be. One syllable words with the same thought or theme was the hardest part.
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    Arturus Australis
    Date: 1/11/2013 1:48:00 PM
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    I like the form. And a nice effort on your part. I'll probably have a stab at this form at some stage, when The Muse deigns to fill me with inspiration.

    Squyres Avatar Debra Squyres Date: 1/11/2013 1:56:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    This was my first attempt. I think I will try a few new short forms..A Nonet or an Etheree?? I've written Haiku and Synru. Not very good one's but I followed the forms.