Notes About The Poem

An Englyn unodl union poem, using syllabic rhyme for the rhyme scheme: a & b, i.e. the unstressed end syllable sounds the same, ie the consonants plus the accented vowels match in sound. NB It has unmatched preceding stressed syllables.

It is uncommon for words to consist entirely of consonants; hence my choice of syllabic rhyme scheme for my poem, Crwth.

Crwth, bowed Welsh lyre played from the European Middle Ages to about 1800. It was about the size of a violin. 


 

Crwth

With arched and columned mitre, it’s ample.
Some people love patter:
finger plucking, then stutter—
harmony to the letter.
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Kendrick Avatar
July 18, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Congratulations on this creative winner. Way to go. Thanks for sharing it with us. Sara K
Richards Avatar
July 19, 2025 at 11:39 AM
Thank you, Sara :)
mysore Avatar
July 17, 2025 at 7:17 AM
interesting.Congratulations on your win dear poet. Cheers!!!
Evangeline Avatar
July 17, 2025 at 5:08 AM
Love this so much. Thanks for the beautiful introduction to this lovely instrument. It's a well-deserved win!
Rodrigues Avatar
July 16, 2025 at 10:17 AM
An interesting write, Suzette! Congrats!
Richards Avatar
July 16, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Thanks, Kim :-)
Toney Avatar
July 16, 2025 at 7:39 AM
Suzette, congratulations on your win in my Straight One-Rhymed Englyn poetry contest! The bowed Welsh lyre was a clever choice for the subject of your poem!
Richards Avatar
July 16, 2025 at 7:59 AM
Thanks for the placement, Mark, as I thought at first that the crwth might be just a tad risky. It was fun writing for this contest.
Dietrich Avatar
June 21, 2025 at 1:29 PM
I found this form difficult but it looks like you did a great job with it
Hind Avatar
June 20, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Really cool, Suzette. Mmm, I like it, but it goes a bit over my head. If I take it simply, and not over complicate it, I think I get it. This should definitely be a winner, !
Richards Avatar
June 20, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Sometimes a cigar is just a cigar. I tried to have fun with this and not to overthink it. Thanks for the visit, Paige.
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