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For Ink Empress 'Tetractys' poetry contest.

Tetractys, is a poetic form consisting of at least 5 lines of 1, 2, 3, 4, 10 syllables (total of 20). Tetractys can be written with more than one verse.

Line 1- 1 syllable

Line 2- 2 syllables

Line 3- 3 syllables

Line 4- 4 syllables

Line 5 -10 syllables

Spill your ink on blank page. Express your rage. Suppression only leads to mental pain. Without catharsis, art is trapped in cage. Trauma will stain, as you age. Gain your stage. Sage soul smiles. It's worthwhile to tame your flame. Poetry is perfect for thoughts to drain. Sane words flow to show feelings have no shame. Mute charcoal clouds, hail chord sounds. Tear drop rain. Brain feels free. Peace now reigns. Clear skies bring glee. Release of burdens cleanse untouched debris.

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Charlotte Puddifoot

Date: 11/26/2023 3:14:00 PM

this is a most impressive rendering of the form; i enjoyed the rhyme throughout - congrats on your win in the contest!

Hilo Poet

Date: 11/20/2023 1:26:00 PM

OMGoodness, Silent One. An impressive brain teaser you've formulated towards an honorable placing, my friend. Aloha, William

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 11/20/2023 2:53:00 AM

- Congratulations on your great Tetractys poem in Ink Empress contest, S.O. :) - hugs

Regina Mcintosh

Date: 11/19/2023 9:17:00 PM

WOW. You never fail my heart and hope for a poem that flows to meet me with light that shines, a wonderful that never crumbles... love this friend. God bless you this Thanksgiving. Love, Gina

Susan Ashley

Date: 11/18/2023 9:29:00 AM

Dear Silent One, your power and beauty of poetic prowess knows no bounds. A seamless, flowing stream of deep, rich verse adorned with amazing rhymes. Expressive, impressive and profound. Congratulations for your win in Ink's contest. Warmest wishes my inspiring poetry friend.. ~Susan

Ink Empress

Date: 11/18/2023 4:32:00 AM

Ah silent one, i am in awe of how you’ve written this, a subject you are well aware of and you deliver always so profoundly. To see you rhyme in a form like this is no surprise because you rhyme even in your sleep and simply when you talk too, i bet you were a rapper in another life. :D i believe too suppressing is not good, and poetry is a form of catharsis, where you unleash and let all your thoughts and emotions out on paper. I love so many lines in this and to say just one line stood out for

Ink Empress
Date: 11/18/2023 4:34:00 AM

Me wont be fair, cus this is sheer poetic perfection! And you’ve kept your syllables too on point. Your choice of words too is impeccable! It is always an absolute pleasure reading your work. Congratulations on your win. Well deserved (try writing a sh*t poem next time cus it isnt fair you always keep nailing these contests and prompts! ) lol thank you for participating

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 11/17/2023 6:05:00 AM

'Without catharsis art is trapped in cage'.......'Poetry is perfect for thoughts to drain'..... 'Release of burdens cleanse untouched debris - Such apt lines for poets to release their burdens - you came up with an absoliue fact of life, but expressed in terrific, poetry in fact an outstanding Tetractys' for the contest. Enjoy your Poems Silent One, Hugs and blessings Jennifer,

Christopher Flaherty

Date: 11/14/2023 2:43:00 PM

Here here Ohh Silent One Poetry Ink is to me as well my form of Cathartic way out of suppression of expression and caged trauma indeed Peace and blessings keep spreading the silent word . One poem by one

Phyllis Babcock

Date: 11/14/2023 10:27:00 AM

Wow this is awesome and one form I have never tried to do. Well done. love phyl

Jeanette Brewin

Date: 11/14/2023 12:34:00 AM

Another good poem. Well done.

Sotto Poet

Date: 11/13/2023 4:04:00 PM

Bravo my friend! This composition appears to be seamlessly created, surpassing the limited number of syllables. Without any question, the subject matter has been presented eloquently.

Paige Hind

Date: 11/13/2023 3:12:00 PM

I enjoyed this. Very passionate and inspiring!

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 11/13/2023 2:13:00 PM

what a magnificent Tetractys! I love the look and feel of this form of poetry. Yours liked a wee bit like spilled ink...perfect title fitting your words so well. Spilling ink on the page is as you said cathartic. I loved 'trauma you will stain' as well as Sane words flow to show feelings have no shame. Your poem was full of wonderful imagery, insight and wisdom. Am faving it! enjoy your day, Sara

Arlo Parker

Date: 11/13/2023 1:44:00 PM

Love it. Stylistic charmer. Bravo, S1. :)

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 11/13/2023 10:59:00 AM

You sure got that style down pat. I think they are not typically rhymed, but I always enjoy rhyme. I have written tons of etheree, which are similar, and I rhymed many of them. I bet you garner a great win with this stunner.

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 11/13/2023 9:42:00 AM

WOW!!! "Spill your Ink" is a creative/fun write with a great ending. "Good Luck." A FAV for me... Have a wonderful day/week writing away....................

Vijay Pandit

Date: 11/13/2023 6:38:00 AM

Well done my friend--superbly executed, despite the syllable constraints. A message well delivered, SO.

Tom Woody

Date: 11/13/2023 6:08:00 AM

Spilling... A little at a time for me lol. Poetry is a nice release, but careful what you wish for. Excellent use of form SO

Ayesha Iqbal

Date: 11/13/2023 3:51:00 AM

Uff your words, presentation, emotions, and expression all are top notch here.. brilliantly inked and delivered my brother! Loved it!

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 11/13/2023 3:51:00 AM

- "Poetry is perfect for thoughts to drain" ... Wise words and beautifully written, my friend :) - Best wishes in the contest - Have a great new week ... spill ink :) - hugs

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 11/13/2023 12:43:00 AM

You did well considering the length of the poem and the emotions you evoke. Blessings.

Di11y Da11y

Date: 11/12/2023 11:21:00 PM

I like this one SO. I started writing as a bit of a confessional and it's good to put your inner self somewhere and see what happens. Content, presentation and vibe - all top notch, well executed