Brian Strand Poet Couplet

It's the Way That You Say It

Experience overrules prescription of form

when euphony carries off a poem beyond the norm


 a poulter's measure is a couplet form p(couplets of 12 syllables,alternating with 14,often used for serious statements or for burlesque.

Brian Strand 2011

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Joe Maverick December 22, 2011 at 1:20 PM Now this is my kinda poem brian..And congrats on the win here..!

Black Eyed Susan December 21, 2011 at 6:02 PM cool thought. congrats on your win!

Mandy Tams The Golden Girl December 21, 2011 at 5:09 AM Congratulations Brian x

Carol Sunshine Brown December 21, 2011 at 4:03 AM Congratulations on your well deserved win in ^Rick Parise's "Poetry On Poetry" contest Brian. Love, Carol

Kash Poet December 21, 2011 at 2:39 AM Very nice Brian.Congrats on your 2nd place win.

David Williams December 21, 2011 at 1:39 AM Brian congrats on your win..David

Nette Onclaud December 20, 2011 at 10:29 PM oh, brian... this is fascinating! ..my special congrats to you! :) huggs!

Bob Quigley December 20, 2011 at 10:02 PM Congratulations Brian on a beautifully written piece.

Andrea Dietrich December 20, 2011 at 9:36 PM I remember your contest a long time ago on poulter's measure, Brian. Good way to employ that form. A big congratulations on your win.

Constance La France January 24, 2010 at 12:07 PM aah yes, and we call it poetic license.. I do it to the exteme.. pushing the norm..

Sara Kendrick January 23, 2010 at 1:11 PM Twelve, fourteen for the short write is that correct? Then fourteen, twelve for the long write. Keep the informative pen flowing. Sara

Andrea Dietrich January 23, 2010 at 12:14 PM Yes, euphony RULES!! Thanks for the HM, Brian!

Linda-Marie Sweetheart January 23, 2010 at 10:51 AM Your words are interestingly true Brian... great couplet form used... enjoyed.. blessings.. luv.. Linda-Marie..