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A Englyn-Half Hearted

Her love was like a rose,with no perfume. Dressed in very fine clothes passion she could not propose, brought the romance to a close. Note on form:ENGLYN a quatrain from Welsh poetry of 30 syllables in four lines 10,6,7,7.The sixth syllable of line one annouces the rhyme,the last syllable of succeeding three lines rhyme with it.(The final syllable of line one is without rhyme).The content often has an enigmatic quality.

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Constance La France

Date: 2/17/2020 8:17:00 AM

Brian, wonderful poem, I love how a rose looks but dislike the smell... interesting form also _Constance

Brian Strand
Date: 2/17/2020 8:19:00 AM

Cheers Constance,thanks for your faithful support for all my contests endeavours

Sean Kelly

Date: 9/1/2008 9:35:00 AM

Is there No end to your talents , Sir Brian ???? No half hearted effort here .. Must try one of these , for your inspection .. A Welsh Rare-Bit ????? On 2nd thoughts , it might end-up " Irish Stew "...

P Sheart

Date: 8/31/2008 6:16:00 PM

Hi Brian A amazing write here! Her love was like a rose, with no perfume. That's a different twist for the rose. Outstanding! Have a wonderful weekend, many blessings to you and yours. Love Light Truth Patricia

Sharon Winter

Date: 8/31/2008 7:26:00 AM

Like a rose with no perfume - that is just an awesome line. Love the poetry form too. Love, Shar

Michael Jordan

Date: 8/31/2008 6:00:00 AM

Alright Brian you got me - I just had to try one - Hope I haven't let you down - It's titled "Free The Bind" - God Bless

Michael Jordan

Date: 8/31/2008 5:32:00 AM

Brian - Very interesting form especially the way you used it - excellent - God Bless

Kristin Reynolds

Date: 8/31/2008 4:52:00 AM

Wow, Brian - this poem is amazingly perfect - brilliant. Love Kristin