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Englyn Penfyr

Syllables 
10-Wooden basket with swinging handle
7-Bouquet blossoms smells budding
7-Olfactory joy buzzing

If anyone is knowledgable of this type of poem let me know if I got it right.
It is a little tricky.

Copyright © Doris Culverhouse | Year Posted 2010

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Andrea Dietrich Date: 8/31/2010 10:56:00 PM gosh, I never heard of this before, but your syllable counts look great, Doris! Oops, I just reread the first line, you need to add one more syllable there to that line. Just say "a" swinging handle. There you will get in your extra needed syllable! Login to Reply

Carolyn Devonshire Date: 8/30/2010 10:30:00 AM Love the image and the scents that fill your poem, Doris. Haven't tried an Englyn before, but I think this poem is terrific! Love, Carolyn Login to Reply

Sara Kendrick Date: 8/30/2010 8:45:00 AM Great write that I enjoyed reading ...Will have to look up this one...Mom Login to Reply

Dr.Ram Mehta Date: 8/29/2010 8:35:00 PM Yes, Doris, it is very complicated. In composing it, you may forget the theme on which you are writing. There are eight types of Englyn and two more of Corn and Welsh. Your seems to be Englyn penfyr Englyn were often written to praise or to mock a famous person. I think you are on the right line. "Olfactory" typo?, Doris Login to Reply

Linda-Marie Sweetheart Date: 8/29/2010 7:44:00 PM This is unique Doris.. but maybe Dr. Ram would know or Brian ..for sure.. sad he is leaving us..luv.. Login to Reply