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Eap-Beauty

A poet see beauty: in the field of corn in the mist-filled dawn in the face care-worn in the image still-born eap(eep) is a list cinquain where L1 is a statement followed by rhymed L2-5 that amplify thae staement with words introducedby 'in the' by the ' of the'.I labelled this an eap after Edgar Allan Poe as it is inspired by sililoqy in this format in the conclusion of his essay Poetic Principle.

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Date: 1/12/2010 10:51:00 AM
Enjoyed! You already know you are such a great poet. Take my word for it. Smiles, Dane Ann
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Date: 1/7/2010 10:46:00 AM
You took me to Iowa in this one Brian. Also we made a circle into Illinois. Smile! Thanks for the lesson. Sincerely, Moses
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Date: 1/5/2010 7:01:00 PM
Beeautiful, inspiring images and great format! Thanks for sharing. Happy new year to you and yours, Caroline.
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Date: 1/5/2010 2:29:00 PM
I think I'd like to try this, Brian! Looks challenging! As usual, you open our minds to so many new forms, and it is appreciated! Thank you for reading and commenting on my poem! Peace, Audrey
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Date: 1/5/2010 12:45:00 PM
Bian, I've never heard of this form. It's a good one too. Another gem of a poem, it's so true. We just have to look to see the beauty in all things. Love Light Patricia
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Date: 1/5/2010 8:11:00 AM
Another form, that is done beautifully by your creative pen! You inspire us to try new and interesting formats! Thank you! ~ Best wishes, Carrie
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Date: 1/5/2010 5:19:00 AM
Wonderful words again and such beauty about poets too.. I just posted an Epigram on poets ..must be on the same wave length.. across the many miles of ocean.. have a good day... blessings.. luv.. Linda-Marie
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