David Mohn Poet Than-Bauk

Leaf

This leaf possessed
of newest age,
with zest, upturned. 

05 Aug 2014

"Than-Bauk, conventionally a witty saying or epigram, is a three line "climbing 
rhyme" poem of Burmese origin. Each line has four syllables. The rhyme is on 
the fourth syllable of the first line, the third syllable of the second line, and the 
second syllable of the third line" - From Poetry Soup Forms

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Sara Kendrick September 1, 2014 at 8:11 AM Congrats on your winning work..These are no so easy to write even though they are short..Sara

Paul Callus August 20, 2014 at 9:06 AM Congratulations, David, on this lovely write and on your merited win. "Leafs" can be so inspiring. well done. // paul

Faye Gibson August 19, 2014 at 8:25 PM I love how so much can be captured in the short forms. You did this one beautifully, David. Congratulations,

Dr.Ram Mehta August 18, 2014 at 5:39 AM Very wonderful write, short and sweet with this delightful Than-Bauk

Poet Destroyer A August 17, 2014 at 10:20 PM David, Congratulations, in Andrea's sorta Shell, contest:)....Love Linda

Seren Roberts August 17, 2014 at 7:29 PM Congrats David.......Seren

Jan Allison August 17, 2014 at 5:53 PM beautifully crafted many congrats:-) Hugs jan xxx

Andrea Dietrich August 17, 2014 at 5:47 PM You did the form justice. It is not a fave form of mine (the than-bauk), but I sure did like the poem you came up with for a leaf by using it. a great positive note at the end of the poem. congrats on your win.

Dr.Ram Mehta August 6, 2014 at 7:44 AM Nice pen picture well crafted, David