Keith Bickerstaffe Poet Rhyme

Belmont

Belmont nestles deep
in frost's embrace,
children all will keep
watch for a trace
of gently falling snow
to set their eyes aglow!

Shrill melodic rounds
as pure as prayer,
curlew's song resounds
o'er bracing air
throughout the arching sky
where winged angels fly.

Churchbells toll us in
from toil and play,
offer thanks again
for one more day;
chaste blessings from above,
sweet mystery of love!




...a 'home-made' form.
   545466 meter: ababcc rhyme
   I call it the 'Bickerette!'

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Michelle Mac Donald December 10, 2008 at 8:10 PM Hey to you, Keith! Well oh well...the 'Bickerette' form does nicely. I'm having a brain snag...ummmmah..this reminds me of something, and I can't think of it.:( Anyhow, whatever it was, had to have been something good!:) This feels like a scene from an old Christmas card..has a magical impetus. Very cleverly done, Keith! Wishing the best to you and yours..God bless! Love, Mikki

Sharon Winter December 10, 2008 at 5:54 AM No surprise you have created your own form! You are obviously extremely well educated in poetry and an amazing poet! Beautiful and love the form's name! Love, Shar

Carrie Richards December 9, 2008 at 8:15 AM How fun is this...trying a new form?!! Love the creative use of this style, and the lovely Christmas message of the poem. I can see how I will continue to learn new things from all of you gifted people on the Soup! I will appreciate any input, comments you care to make on my poems....I'm a work in progress! ~Carrie ps. I've read several Ted Kooser poems...can tell I'm going to be a fan! Thanks again for guiding me there!

Nathaniel Köhp December 9, 2008 at 8:09 AM I love the flow of this poem. "Bickerette" is inspired! Well done and thank you for commenting on my "Yellow Rose" poem. ^_^

Barbara Gorelick December 9, 2008 at 7:38 AM Lovely ..Bickerette.. should be listed..its great. Thank you for pointing our my error in my new poem..your absolutely right. I appreciate this kind of feedback. BG

Robin L. Gass December 9, 2008 at 6:02 AM Awesome write. The Bickerette is a wonderful form that I know will inspire many. The imagery is beautiful in this. It is such a lovely and lighthearted poem. The footnote was very helpful for me as I have tons to learn about this stuff. I'm thinking about taking a class or two to when I am able to gain skill and knowledge. Thank you for sharing. Love Robin

Christopher Higgins December 9, 2008 at 5:30 AM So beautifully captured, filled with beautiful sounds and sights. Great job!

Kristin Reynolds December 9, 2008 at 5:29 AM LOVE the bickerette! I, too have created a couple of forms, and this was is awesome. Love these Christmas writes of yours, Keith! Keep 'em comin! Love, Kristin