Flight of the Bluebird

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A Fibonacci is a type of poem that is based on the Fibonacci sequence that is used in mathematics. The number of syllables in each line of the poem corresponds to the number in the sequence. The number of syllables in any one line will equal the total syllables used in the two preceding lines.

These types of poems are known as Fibonacci poems because they use the sequence that was made famous by the 12th Century mathematician Fibonacci. However, there are examples of this type of poetry that go back much further than this and are written in Sanskrit. It is believed that it was a Sanskrit grammarian named Pingala who was the first person to discover this sequence as far back as 500 BC.

The number of syllables in each line must equal the sum of the syllables in the two previous lines. So, start with 0 and 1, add them together to get your next number, which is also 1, 2 comes next, then add 2 and 1 to get 3, and so on. Fibonnaci: 0, 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, 21... Poetry: 1 syllable, 1 syllable, 2 syllables, 3 syllables, 5 syllables, 8 syllables, 13 syllables, 21 syllables...

My soul sings a symphony of perpetual omniscient narrative lyrics. Tones reminiscent of dew-kissed bluebird lullabies, enchanting like stars in indigo skies and blossoming like fragile fragrant jasmine.

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Hiya Sharma

Date: 1/14/2024 2:34:00 AM

Oh wow, dear Silent One, this fibonnaci is really gorgeous! I especially love the imagery that you've so beautifully woven in the last lines..That felt like bluebirds flying in a constellation across indigo skies, which seemingly blossoms like the blissful fragrances of jasmines..Ahh! Such a whimsical and magical scenery you've portrayed there.I need to FAV this one, your wordplay is beyond magnificent,"soul sings a symphony"Love the alliteration there, a unique write, as always :)keep inspiring

Duke Beaufort

Date: 1/13/2024 12:34:00 PM

I had to think about lines 7 and 8. So, you have me imagining singing birds and stars in patterns. Your work takes my brain to some very nice places in short orderly progression. TY!!

Ink Empress

Date: 1/13/2024 9:13:00 AM

I love fibs! I recently wrote one too for insta. I absolutely love this fib. So gorgeous so descriptive and creative, with alliterations and imagery painted in such eloquence as well as metaphors, so good! And what a gorgeous picture youv used too. Especially i love “ dew-kissed bluebird lullabies,“ wow! Thats just so gorgeous! “ stars in indigo skies and blossoming like fragile fragrant jasmine.” That would stay in my head for a very long time! Just magical! And soulful! A fave it is for me!

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 1/13/2024 5:57:00 AM

wow, I love this form and you've created such an enchanting Fibonacci. You inspire me to explore other forms. This is a form my hubby (the lover of math and data) would enjoy this form...will tell him about it. Also, your imagery was spot on and delightful, enjoy your day, Sara

Vijay Pandit

Date: 1/13/2024 5:19:00 AM

Tones reminiscent of dew-kissed bluebird lullabies, enchanting like stars in indigo skies---So very beautiful, SO!