Parallels

The actor lives upon the stage With his voice, his tale conveys Reciting lines in mellow tones Captures all that hear The writer lives upon the page With his hand, his tale portrays Penning lines, each word he hones Seduce the eye instead of ear I do not know if there is a name for this style of poetry, but I have written it with every fourth line rhyming, so that the two stanzas are dependent upon each other for their verse.

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John Freeman

Date: 12/17/2011 9:19:00 AM

Awesome verse Bob, an honor to read, congrats on your worthy first place. Agape, Moses

Bob Quigley
Date: 12/17/2011 10:18:00 AM

Thank you John. Appreciate the kudos

Fabiyas M V

Date: 12/17/2011 6:55:00 AM

Beautifully penned again,Bob.Congratulations on your well deserved win!

Bob Quigley
Date: 12/17/2011 8:20:00 AM

Thank you Fabiyas

Bob Quigley
Date: 12/17/2011 8:19:00 AM

Debbie Guzzi

Date: 12/17/2011 6:45:00 AM

with some small tweaking it would be blank verse..The actor lives upon the stage/ With his voice, his tale conveys / as he recites in mellow tones / which captures all that hear./ The writer lives upon the page /With his hand, his tale portrayed /his penned lines, each word, he hones / which seduces the eye instead of ear. Ejoyable and well written no matter the form name. Light & Love

Bob Quigley
Date: 12/17/2011 8:20:00 AM

Appreciate the critique Debbie. Happy holidays

Jonas L. Rozario

Date: 12/17/2011 6:41:00 AM

Nice one Bob...congrats on your win.

Bob Quigley
Date: 12/17/2011 8:20:00 AM

Thanks Jonas

Mandy Tams The Golden Girl

Date: 12/17/2011 3:42:00 AM

Really enjoyed this one. Congratulations x

Bob Quigley
Date: 12/17/2011 8:21:00 AM

Thanks very much Mandy

Don Johnson

Date: 12/16/2011 10:49:00 PM

different artists take the stage, writing talking reciting the page, good one mate...

Bob Quigley
Date: 12/17/2011 8:21:00 AM

Thanks Don

Gwendolen Song

Date: 12/16/2011 12:58:00 PM

I would name this type of poetry style "Quigley" after an excellent poet that I know named Bob Quigley. Ever heard of him? Very nice entry...Gwendolen

Bob Quigley
Date: 12/16/2011 2:25:00 PM

The name is familiar. Was he ever down under? Thanks for the kind comments Gwendolen

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 12/16/2011 12:51:00 PM

Congratulations on your placement in Moses' "Retread" contest Bob. Love, Carol

Bob Quigley
Date: 12/16/2011 2:25:00 PM

Thanks much Carol

James Fraser

Date: 10/15/2011 10:31:00 AM

It's a joy to see poets being creative, especially with new forms. Have a lovely weekend Bob :)

Bob Quigley
Date: 10/15/2011 10:57:00 AM

Thanks James. It was fun to try

Ilene Bauer

Date: 10/14/2011 3:51:00 PM

a very interesting rhyme scheme - it took me a couple of readings to really appreciate it. very creative! i also love what it says.

Bob Quigley
Date: 10/14/2011 4:07:00 PM

This is what happens when you have a rainy day and a little time on your hands. Thanks for stopping by ilene