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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! Photo credit to cdn.images.express.co.uk

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Edward Mccall

Date: 12/21/2017 3:22:00 PM

Sounds like fun I'll give it a try. ;-)

Rhoda Tripp
Date: 12/21/2017 6:04:00 PM

Hasten, M'Lord. Time is of the essence as tis only one more allowed.

Fj Thomas

Date: 12/19/2017 9:33:00 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
Date: 12/20/2017 5:10:00 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

Date: 12/19/2017 4:40:00 PM

finally saw your answer to me. Thanks. I already did it!! Just not posted yet.

Rhoda Tripp
Date: 12/20/2017 5:08:00 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

Date: 12/19/2017 9:00:00 AM

Very creative, Rhoda--the contest prompt AND this poem! Janice

Rhoda Tripp
Date: 12/19/2017 12:24:00 PM

Thank you, Janice. Very much. Go ahead, take "5 letters" out for a spin. Lol

Paul Callus

Date: 12/17/2017 12:18:00 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
Date: 12/17/2017 1:11:00 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
Date: 12/17/2017 12:51:00 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

Date: 12/17/2017 9:36:00 AM

Rhonda, I will give it a whirl

Rhoda Tripp
Date: 12/17/2017 9:55:00 AM

Great! Thank you! Have fun! I'm enjoying reading entries.

John Gondolf

Date: 12/17/2017 7:02:00 AM

What a challenge! Thanks a lot, Rhoda, this one may drive me crazy... john

Rhoda Tripp
Date: 12/17/2017 9:26:00 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 Jennings

Date: 12/16/2017 7:16:00 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
Date: 12/16/2017 7:27:00 PM

"at Christmas time" not "and" UGHHHHH.

Rhoda Tripp
Date: 12/16/2017 7:25:00 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

Date: 12/16/2017 7:04:00 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
Date: 12/16/2017 7:22:00 PM

Thank you, Andrea. No special format required, just all five letters. Good luck to you.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 12/16/2017 7:04:00 PM

Your contest title is very original too.

Jan Allison

Date: 12/16/2017 5:23:00 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
Date: 12/16/2017 5:56:00 PM

Contest is posted!

Rhoda Tripp
Date: 12/16/2017 5:29:00 PM

Awesome...Thanks, Jan. I will see if I can figure it out. I appreciate your kindness.

Arturo Michael

Date: 12/16/2017 5:17:00 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
Date: 12/16/2017 5:56:00 PM

Contest is posted!

Rhoda Tripp
Date: 12/16/2017 5:28:00 PM

Watch for a contest, Arturo. I'd love to read your write and thank you so much for your kind support.