Len Gasun Poet Terza Rima

Notes About The Poem

Inspired by the contest of my dear friend Andrea. However, i was late in the entry.

Picture Perfect

Gracefully gliding, reaching you in sky,
Chasing all notes on air in sublime rhyme,
With shining leotard, my wish is to fly.

I feel every rhythm from time to time,
The sweet smiles lift every spirit so high, 
My magic fingers draw a paradigm.

Tiptoeing on the ice, so cold and dry,
Most chilled pirouette, impressive in sight,
Everyone wishes me for one more try.

“My picture”, I look wistfully in sigh,
I stand with shaking knees, my dance is wry.

Aug. 17,2013 11.05pm
by Leonora Galinta


Note: 
Terza rima is a verse form composed of iambic tercets (three-line groupings). The rhyme scheme for this form of poetry is "aba bcb cdc, etc." The second line of each tercet sets the rhyme for the following tercet, and thus supplying the verse with a common thread, a way to link the stanzas.

My first terza rima poem. This poem was late for the contest with the theme, "Picture Perfect" so I entered it in the other contest.


Third Place
Contest: Metrical Verse
Judged: 9/20/2013
Sponsor: Poet Giorgio Veneto

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Poet Destroyer A September 22, 2013 at 7:53 PM Hello my sweet sister... stopping by to say hi... and follow up on this awesome contest.. host by G... nice Metrical verse win... a great perfet picture yes it is! xoxo....:) luv~Linda

Gautami Phookan September 22, 2013 at 8:40 AM Terza Rima is a beautiful form, and you've done so well here, dear Leonora. This is a very charming write! A huge Congrats on your win,, love always, gautami

Sandra Adams September 21, 2013 at 9:07 AM ...and a well crafted, perfect poem...congrats on your win :)

Dr.Ram Mehta September 21, 2013 at 12:02 AM Congrats on winning the place in the contest, Leonara

Andrea Dietrich September 1, 2013 at 1:27 PM I'm sorry you missed the contest, Nikko. I can't even keep up with the contests here sometimes! thanks for your lovely note. I think you have a very busy life, sweetie. Sometimes you disappear for days at a time. Anyway, this was very nice. I loved especially the imagery in the first stanza. Luv, Andrea

Richard Lamoureux September 1, 2013 at 12:33 AM I'm sure this would have done well. I am glad I stopped by to read it. You are a winner in my book.

Bl Devnath August 24, 2013 at 8:24 PM A very nice picture of gliding, a perfect without doubt. I have no idea about this form but very beautifully done, I feel. Good luck in the contest. Loved always, bl

Poet Destroyer A August 24, 2013 at 7:39 PM Hello My dearest sis Leo, I have time for a few comments tonight. This will be my first one :-) only cuz you are special, and I was saving this one for a rainy day. I'm sad you did not make it in time for the contest. I know Andrea, would have enjoyed the entry. A picture poet perfect. Love the fun graceful image, and the tiptoeing on the ice. I do hope the shaking has gone away. Love this one, it is a winner in my heart. thanks for always being you. good morning Hugs to you. love always LINDA

Ken Carroll August 24, 2013 at 7:57 AM Hi Leonora, A unique write as I'm glad I stopped by to give it a read... Regards, Ken..

... Gigno August 23, 2013 at 9:25 PM !!!

Bukang Liwayway August 23, 2013 at 11:45 AM Picture Perfect indeed!!! beautiful poem of yours my dear friend Leonora..Just dropping by to say "How are you? Have a blessed weekend. mwuah!!! Love/Hugs Maria

Israel Curtis C. August 22, 2013 at 1:53 PM very nice.

Skat A August 21, 2013 at 6:05 PM Hello Leonora, from the looks of it you did it right.. Picture looks perfect. good luck in the contest...SKAT

Constance La France August 20, 2013 at 1:58 PM I am no expert on Terza Rima but this is a lovely poem, well done and thank you so much for selecting my poem Sunset Musing for 1st place in your Poems about Sunsets Contest, I am very honoured. Constance

Anna-Marie Docherty August 20, 2013 at 4:11 AM Great poem in new form to me. Good to see others trying new things and gaining from the experience - well done. Thankyou so kindly for your thoughts on my 'Ode to a rose on a sunset'. Most appreciated!

Poet Tacito August 19, 2013 at 7:45 AM Cherishing the little things. A touching & impeccable writing.

Ravi Sathasivam August 19, 2013 at 3:19 AM Excellent. Very cleverly written. Touching too. Enjoyed. Tfs

Anne-Lise Andresen August 19, 2013 at 2:43 AM - A very clever poem, from the top to the bottom - Beautifully written and touching, dear friend Leonora! - Have a great new week! - oxox / / Anne-Lise :)

Russell Sivey August 18, 2013 at 9:25 PM This is a phenomenal write my friend, you have brought an ingenious poem to me here Leonora! What a glorious piece, Great Work!!

Nathan D. August 18, 2013 at 12:07 PM hello my dear friend Leonora I hope you are a super fantastic day. first let me say that I appreciate all the lovely comments that you are kind enough to let grace my works. I find that the title is most accurate for this poem, the words and discriptions used by your wonderful creative pen are astounding. I simply love this piece of art. best wishes to you and yours , your friend nathan