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Lanterne

A lanterne is 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 relates to the first word of the poem.

Disassembling Dawn

Dusk descends, discreetly disassembling Dawn. Dew drips down, dispensing dispersible drops. (Lanterne) Mar. 11, 2019 Light Up The Page 2 Poetry Contest Sponsored by: Joseph May
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De Beaulieu Avatar
March 31, 2019 at 10:36 AM
Hello Emile, I like this poem that you created.As i read this poem I can picture this scene. So i have a question: Does this type of poetry have to be in capitals letters.or can some of these letters be small ones? Thank you my friend.Have a nice day my friend.
De Beaulieu Avatar
April 1, 2019 at 8:08 AM
thank you for answering my question. Later on i will try this form. Have a nice day my friend.
Pinet Avatar
March 31, 2019 at 6:41 PM
Thanks Darlene, I am not aware of any requirement to capitalize any of the letters...it is up to your preference my friend, Emile.
Dietrich Avatar
March 17, 2019 at 5:47 PM
Glad to see this one scored high, Emile. Congrats.
Pinet Avatar
March 18, 2019 at 8:37 AM
Thank you Andrea, I appreciate it my friend, Emile.
Ligon Avatar
March 17, 2019 at 11:12 AM
Congrats! Adding to favs!
Pinet Avatar
March 17, 2019 at 12:37 PM
Thank you Juliet, I appreciate it my friend, Emile.
Andresen Avatar
March 17, 2019 at 8:31 AM
- Congratulations on your winning poem, Emile :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Pinet Avatar
March 17, 2019 at 12:37 PM
Thanks Anne-Lise, I appreciate your support my friend, Emile.
May Avatar
March 16, 2019 at 4:53 PM
Beautiful write Emile..Congrats on your win..
Pinet Avatar
March 16, 2019 at 6:24 PM
Thank you Joseph, I'm grateful for your comments my friend, Emile.
Dietrich Avatar
March 12, 2019 at 3:48 PM
Awesome!
Pinet Avatar
March 13, 2019 at 8:17 AM
Thanks Andrea, I appreciate your support my friend, Emile.
Rodrigues Avatar
March 11, 2019 at 10:16 AM
Love the first verse, its imagery and alliteration!
Pinet Avatar
March 11, 2019 at 1:31 PM
Thanks Kim, I appreciate your support my friend, Emile.
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