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Bell

Ziket series:

When birds sing, they do not care
how we judge their voice

When children dance, they are free of
judgment's tyranny

Inside you a poetic bell
let it ring

Ziket: two-line poem form invented by Dr. Zik
1st line is 1-8 syllables
2nd line is 1-5 syllables 
It is not in the list of form options, so I selected 'free verse'
written 22 July 2022

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Jennifer Proxenos Date: 8/15/2022 10:34:00 PM Hey John this is a lovely Ziket and it is so true about birds and children and even our poems as adults, it make us happy when we put our words on paper sometimes though, others think differently and interpret the poems of others and read them from a much more different perspective to what you or I or anyone else actually meant in the poem. Be well John, hope to hear from you soon hugs, blessings Jennifer Login to Reply

Andrea Dietrich Date: 7/26/2022 12:29:00 PM wow, this is so cool, John. I love it! Login to Reply

Bill Baker Date: 7/25/2022 3:23:00 PM A short form of poetry, John, but you've made it pay off with these liberating lines of freedom. Let freedom ring! Bill p.s. Good luck in the contest my friend. Login to Reply

Connie Marcum Wong Date: 7/24/2022 10:16:00 AM The form you chose is perfect for her Bite size contest John. People keep creating new poetry forms all the time. It is fun to explore them. Wisdom wrapped in encouragement my friend. I hope this fares well in her contest John. I loved it! Blessings xxoo Login to Reply

Vladislav Raven Date: 7/23/2022 2:23:00 PM Hi John, I love the write. This is a most creative write in what to me is a new form. There is much wisdom in the words. Good luck in the contest ..... Mike. Login to Reply

Ilene Bauer Date: 7/23/2022 2:06:00 PM Love this, John! Wonderful! Login to Reply

Tom Cunningham Date: 7/23/2022 9:24:00 AM A verse of great wisdom John. Tom Login to Reply

Gary Radice Date: 7/23/2022 8:39:00 AM John, I just had to l look up the origins of the ziket. Fascinating! "...a popular form of unrhymed American and Pakistani poetry.." Since joining Poetry Soup I've discovered and learnt about so many poetic forms. Good luck in Line's contest. Cheers - Gary Login to Reply

Michael Tor Date: 7/23/2022 12:49:00 AM John this makes me feel like expressing myself without a care in the world. To let others see what is reflective of me. True Expression given to the reader. A clever write expressed here my friend... Thank you for sharing John... Login to Reply

Michelle Faulkner Date: 7/22/2022 7:10:00 PM Ok, I'm intrigued now, what, actually, is a ziket? I went to the PS types of poems but nothing is listed under 'Z' - but aside from that, this is like a ballerina, lilthe and graceful, a petite pearl - hope it's a winner for you~ Login to Reply John Watt Date: 7/22/2022 7:32:00 PM Michelle, thanks for asking, I went back and added a brief explanation. It's not in the list, so I use free verse. I appreciate the sweet comment ~ John

I Am Anaya Date: 7/22/2022 6:03:00 PM Your Zikets a bit of great wisdom, pure gold John Watt! We bloom by Lords smile else nothing worthwhile. ~Anaya Login to Reply John Watt Date: 7/22/2022 7:13:00 PM Thank you, I am Anaya! Love your little comment poem, and I sure appreciate your visit and thoughtful support ~ John

Paulette Calasibetta Date: 7/22/2022 4:05:00 PM So much wisdom in a few little lines~ Certainly a winning entry in the contest. :)Paulette Login to Reply John Watt Date: 7/22/2022 5:23:00 PM Thank you for thinking so, Paulette. I appreciate your kind comment. Enjoy your weekend: :^) John