Rhoda Tripp Poet I do not know?

Five Letter Words

I'm going to dub this poetry form Fem Bogstaver which in Danish means "five letters."  If there is a real name for this, please let me know. 

I was given a challenge on Instagram by a fellow poet to write something that uses ONLY five letter words, and I enjoyed writing it immensely.  I'd like to challenge you all here to do the same.  If you can make it rhyme, bonus points, but it has to make some sense.  

See my contest with prizes!

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Edward Mccall December 21, 2017 at 3:22 PM Sounds like fun I'll give it a try. ;-) Rhoda Tripp December 21, 2017 at 6:04 PM Hasten, M'Lord. Time is of the essence as tis only one more allowed.

FJ Thomas December 19, 2017 at 9:33 PM Oh shoot another one to try! WOOHOO! ....meanwhile I tried HARD to find a 4 letter word and couldn't find one! Wait.... I may need to rephrase that :p Rhoda Tripp December 20, 2017 at 5:10 AM Lol. It's funny (5) but after (5) I start (5) reading them I laugh(5) my butt off. Hope you do enter.

Andrea Dietrich December 19, 2017 at 4:40 PM finally saw your answer to me. Thanks. I already did it!! Just not posted yet. Rhoda Tripp December 20, 2017 at 5:08 AM Looking forward to judging all of them. It's becoming difficult, but such a joy to read them. Thank you for entering and good luck.

Janice Canerdy December 19, 2017 at 9:00 AM Very creative, Rhoda--the contest prompt AND this poem! Janice Rhoda Tripp December 19, 2017 at 12:24 PM Thank you, Janice. Very much. Go ahead, take "5 letters" out for a spin. Lol

Paul Callus December 17, 2017 at 12:18 PM Congratulations on launching your first contest, Rhoda! I have not seen what the rules are, but this example is clear enough to give me a good idea. You tempt me to have a go at it. Good luck with judging! Regards // paul Paul Callus December 17, 2017 at 1:11 PM I've found that doing xword puzzles helps a lot with letter counting, Rhoda:) Do come knocking if you need help...or sugar to make tea or coffee:) Regards // paul Rhoda Tripp December 17, 2017 at 12:51 PM Thank you, Paul. I may come to you for help if I have questions. It's been exciting to read the entries submitted thus far. I do hope you make a go at it. Its maddening, and if you're like me, you will use your fingers often to count letters, then get disgusted and want to crumple and throw your paper across the room, but hey, it's all in good fun, right? Thank you for stopping in and for all your help and support. You are a gem.

Constance La France December 17, 2017 at 9:36 AM Rhonda, I will give it a whirl Rhoda Tripp December 17, 2017 at 9:55 AM Great! Thank you! Have fun! I'm enjoying reading entries.

John Gondolf December 17, 2017 at 7:02 AM What a challenge! Thanks a lot, Rhoda, this one may drive me crazy... john Rhoda Tripp December 17, 2017 at 9:26 AM Lol. It did me, but I was very relieved when finished so its almost worth it. By the way, it will give your fingers a work out. "One, two, three, four, five, six...dammit"

CayCay Godwin December 16, 2017 at 7:16 PM Wow have you thrown down a gantlet, and just when I've got my Mom thru Xmas! I can't resist this invite and will have to some how carve out time. Your example is impressive and I do love writing challenges. You're on, girl. All the best to you, brat (right now, you're a brat for drawing my interest, come tell my Mom what you have done). Poetry hugs ... CayCay Rhoda Tripp December 16, 2017 at 7:27 PM "at Christmas time" not "and" UGHHHHH. Rhoda Tripp December 16, 2017 at 7:25 PM Lol...CayCay. You may be afraid of Mom, but I'm not because I don't know how mean she can get. (But I'd hate to cause rancor and Christmas time, I mean, well, maybe, maybe not) *wink wink* I am feeling a bit bitchy grinchy. Good luck in the contest.

Andrea Dietrich December 16, 2017 at 7:04 PM Your contest title is very original too.

Andrea Dietrich December 16, 2017 at 7:04 PM This is really cool. Five is my favorite of all the numbers too. I wanted to see your example and it's cute! You don't mind if we do shorter poems with longer lines, do you? Rhoda Tripp December 16, 2017 at 7:22 PM Thank you, Andrea. No special format required, just all five letters. Good luck to you.

Jan Allison December 16, 2017 at 5:23 PM What a great idea for a form and contest challenge. If you go to your member area under the premium membership links there is an area where you can sponsor your contest:-) hugs Jan xx Rhoda Tripp December 16, 2017 at 5:56 PM Contest is posted! Rhoda Tripp December 16, 2017 at 5:29 PM Awesome...Thanks, Jan. I will see if I can figure it out. I appreciate your kindness.

Arturo Michael December 16, 2017 at 5:17 PM A very good idea... I will participate... I do not know about making a contest... never entered one... but many here know how...All the best...by the way the poem was truly innovative Rhoda Tripp December 16, 2017 at 5:56 PM Contest is posted! Rhoda Tripp December 16, 2017 at 5:28 PM Watch for a contest, Arturo. I'd love to read your write and thank you so much for your kind support.