Silent One Poet Etheree

Notes About The Poem

An Etheree of Season written for the Etheree contest by Ink Empress.

An Etheree is a type of poem which has ten lines. It goes in chronological order on the lines corresponding to the amount of syllables on it. It is a successive one to one system. So, the counts literally go up 1, 2, ,3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 for each time that one hits enter on the keyboard.

This type of poem can also go in reverse. Simply count down the numbers starting with ten. Or there can be something called a Double Etheree. This means that the lines will count upwards, and then at ten, ten is repeated and then it is counted down. So a Double Etheree is actually a 20 line poem.

This is a quadruple Etheree.

Picture taken from Google.

Etheree of Seasons

Spring
summons
season of
rebirth, where birds
build nests for new-borns.
Nature's palette spreads joy
as bright colours flourish with
buttercups, daffodils, bluebells,
blooming with rows of vibrant tulips.
Golden orb begins to spread its warm rays,
virgin summer roses bloom like rubies.
My inner child smiles at butterflies,
fledglings expand their tiny wings.
Mild rain hydrates perfumed buds.
Rainbow dahlia garnish,
under turquoise skies.
Sweet pea prolongs
around trees,
screening
stalks.
I
shiver
at the loss
of my blossoms
crumbling in Autumn. 
Green turns yellow then brown,
as clouds grieve and bleed charcoal.
Auburn leaves decorate soaked paths.
Flock of birds soar to pleasant pastures.
Flashbacks from laid to rest souls resurface.
Winter weaves frozen cobwebs as winds howl.
Dark days, cold nights with nature naked,
sun hides its glow as ground hardens.
Snow kissed evergreen sepals,
covered in pristine white,
appear grand until,
bitter raindrops,
create ice
upon
them.

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Lisa Ricci December 8, 2023 at 2:10 AM Good Morning Silent. Hello. I'm so sorry I have not turned to your page since forever. Your entry here delivers imagery with your poetic expressions and words that dance. It delivers skilled execution with your four etherees symbolizing all seasons. There is nothing to take apart or critique. It was an honor turning to your page and work this morning. May this day find you well. Thank you for sharing your skilled poetic talent. Peace and Blessings always. (smile)

Karen Croft October 15, 2023 at 4:06 PM This is absolutely beautiful! And yes all my chores got done!

Bj Legros Kelley October 14, 2023 at 4:36 PM This is a poem that paints brilliant imagery of spring, and then the sadness of the cold and dreary changes that ensue into winter. I can even compare it to the life cycle, from passed spring of youth, autumn of the mid years of life ending, and into the cold winter where darkness settles and hides the sun when clouds descend on the eyesight! You have such an amazing pen Silent One, I'm so glad you're back and writing again! This poem is so well written.

Phyllis Babcock October 13, 2023 at 12:41 PM That is supposed to say sad to see fall go. p

Phyllis Babcock October 13, 2023 at 12:40 PM Beautifully crafted and so well described. Made me shiver just thinking of winter and how sad I am to see it go. I await spring already. love phyl

Mike Gentile October 13, 2023 at 4:34 AM Silent One, your seasonal script delights in its reverent glory as you unfold one and all. A terrific take on the form as well, made this a joy to read! Happy Friday!!!

Linda Alice Fowler October 12, 2023 at 7:53 AM I loved taking this the journey with you. Congratulations! :)

Maria Williams October 11, 2023 at 7:29 PM Beautifully created S1, very deserving of your win. Congratulations Bestie . Hugs

Paige Hind October 11, 2023 at 7:18 PM A lovely etheree! I congratulate you too on your win! I liked the charcoal sky reference.

Sam Kauffman October 11, 2023 at 11:05 AM Back with congratulations, SO! This is wonderfully written! And, thank you for your collaboration with Inky! Truly wonderful. Blessings!

Anne-Lise Andresen October 11, 2023 at 10:53 AM - Back with a congratulations, S.O. :) - hugs

Kim Rodrigues October 11, 2023 at 10:39 AM Congratulations!

I Am Anaya October 11, 2023 at 8:59 AM Wow, SO, congratulations on your awesome etherees! Very creative!

Ink Empress October 11, 2023 at 8:30 AM To begin with, let me start by thanking you, you were the first to teach insta poetry community of etherees, and made it a trend and ever since, this is my fave form, secondly, WOW! I have not enough words to describe or express how i feel reading this seasonal etheree! You’ve done a quadruple and all your words flow in such eloquence, and the way you’ve painted imagery is beyond exquisite and so very captivating! Youv started with spring and all the beautiful flowers and if i wish i can quote Ink Empress October 11, 2023 at 8:34 AM Every line that blew me away! And how it transformed to autumn and turning of green to brown, and ending the etheree with coldness of winter is beyond artistic and excellent! Very out of the box! And this deserves a trophy win! Cus havent read an etheree as good as this ever! Soul warming! And made my heart full! I felt like ive seen all shades of seasons and life, and how it changes etc as i read this, from “ virgin summer roses blooming like rubies to rainbow dahlia, and how clouds grieve charcoal, snow kissed sepals! It wouldn’t be fair to quote just one line of this cus this is truly a masterpiece! A fave and congratulations! Honor to read this! Thank you for writing

Fading Star Silence October 10, 2023 at 3:00 PM I can’t say enough times how effortlessly you write such grace and beauty! Always so deep..you weave such masterful and powerful brilliance, Silent one! I’m always awestruck with each poem, the words you bring to life and the imagery you create, in any and all forms. You are a true artist creating masterpieces, that I am so honored to read, following on this writing journey! A true master of words!

Andrea Dietrich October 10, 2023 at 1:03 PM Very lovely, Silent One. This has always been one of my favorite of unrhymed forms.

Yann Rolland October 10, 2023 at 10:32 AM i love this season, you reach excellency, such a wonderful penning, so enjoyable reading, thank you

Hiya Sharma October 9, 2023 at 11:19 PM Woah, this quadruple etheree took me on a journey of seasons, woah! From spring to autumn, the way it transformed and brought a poignant touch of melancholy..Can also be taken as the symbolism for how times changed from jovial to gloomy..But, your imagery, oh my, it's absolutely spectacular and shining with poetic richness! There's so much depth to absorb and also the vividness & delicate flow of these lines make this one a really mesmeric read. Winter's arrival and everything becomes frozen- Hiya Sharma October 9, 2023 at 11:21 PM Your wordplay is really enchanting and especially those floral references here.. "buttercups, daffodils, bluebells, blooming with rows of vibrant tulips." I really love that! "Mild rain hydrates perfumed buds.Rainbow dahlia garnish, under turquoise skies" And your alliteration throughout as well, really spellbinding! This is definitely one of the top takes for the contest :)

Anisha Dutta October 9, 2023 at 10:36 PM Any poem reaches excellence on your amazing poetic touch. Wonderful. I am charmed. Blessings.

Sam Kauffman October 9, 2023 at 11:25 AM SO, even in the simplicity of the Etheree, your poetic soul rises to the surface in "frozen cobwebs," "clouds grieve and bleed charcoal," (nice assonance), "virgin summer roses!" You have framed each season in fresh images that stand out like the best qualities of every season! I think this is a winner! Best wishes for the contest! So creative! And the Etheree form mimics the ebb and flow of the season! Blessings of joy in every season!

Valsa George October 8, 2023 at 8:34 PM You have caught all the seasons in a single frame encompassing their striking features from spring to winter! This is one of the best etherees I have read recently. Simply magnificent...! Seeing fallen leaves lying piled....."Flashbacks from laid to rest souls resurface."! How meaningful! All the best Silent one.

Suzanne Delaney October 8, 2023 at 4:18 PM Such a pretty etheree, SO I love the beautiful descriptions you have written. ‘fledglings expand their tiny wings’ Such a journey through the seasons on your words. I love the illustration you added too. Hugs, SuZ

Kim Rodrigues October 8, 2023 at 3:27 PM I shiver at the loss of my blossoms crumbling in Autumn…wonderful season etheree, dear Silent!

Charmaine Chircop October 8, 2023 at 2:07 PM One of your best poems ..I can read your thoughts through nature,through seasons and beyond .I love it S.O.

Anne-Lise Andresen October 8, 2023 at 10:50 AM - Woow ... I did a double Etheree ... and it was a challenge (my first Etheree ) ... excellent S.O. :) - Best wishes in the contest :) - (S-mail ... coming ) - hugs

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