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Blank Verse
A type of poetry, distinguished by having a regular meter, but no rhyme. In English, the meter most commonly used with blank verse has been iambic pentameter. The iambic pentameter form often resembles the rhythms of speech. Blank Verse does not employ a rhyme scheme.

Lipogram
A lipogram is (a composition from which the writer systematically omits a certain letter or certain letters of the alphabet.), “Gadsby” by Ernest Vincent Wright is a whole novel of some 50.000 words written without a single letter “E” used.

Look up to a sky full of stars akin to sparkling diamonds. And watch a gold doubloon moon climb high amidst a starlit background. Not a sound, just you and your thoughts, all worldly distractions vanish. And critiquing God's handiwork your soul binds with humanity. A sizzling shooting star burns bright, unzipping a curtain of sparks. And bats start patrolling for moths, flapping skin-soft wings as night falls. Shifting shadows slowly conjoin, turning charcoal gray into black. And tattooing twilight phantoms, dusk, inks day in colors of night. (Blank Verse /Lipogram No “E”) 07/09/2020

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Regina Mcintosh

Date: 1/1/2023 1:23:00 AM

Lovely writing. God bless you and thank you for the example. Love, Gina

Emile Pinet
Date: 1/1/2023 8:29:00 AM

Thanks, Regina, as always I welcome and appreciate your comments, my friend, Emile.

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 7/24/2020 12:00:00 PM

This is superb Emile! It is quite a challenge writing without using any e's. I hope I can find the time to create one. I must Fave it! Blessings xxoo

Emile Pinet
Date: 7/24/2020 1:13:00 PM

Thanks Connie, your encouragement and praise are most appreciated my friend, Emile.

Sam Kauffman

Date: 7/14/2020 10:49:00 PM

Just lovely, Emile. So many vivid images. A real challenge to write without "E's." Congratulations on your win!

Emile Pinet
Date: 7/15/2020 8:37:00 AM

Thanks Sam, your encouragement and praise are most appreciated my friend, Emile.

Janice Canerdy

Date: 7/12/2020 12:35:00 PM

I'm back with a big CONGRATS, Emile. Janice

Emile Pinet
Date: 7/15/2020 8:35:00 AM

Thanks Janice, I appreciate it my friend, Emile.

Sigrid Ermine

Date: 7/11/2020 11:35:00 AM

'Unzipping a curtain'! Cliche sneezed, you buried it. E's absence elevates your skilful execution.

Emile Pinet
Date: 7/11/2020 11:54:00 AM

Thanks Sigrid, I appreciate your comments my friend, Emile.

Janice Canerdy

Date: 7/10/2020 1:43:00 PM

Such a beautiful, vividly descriptive piece on the calming effects of nature, Emile! Janice

Emile Pinet
Date: 7/11/2020 8:48:00 AM

Thanks Janice, I appreciate your comments my friend, Emile.