Silent One Poet Tetractys

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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

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 November 26, 2023 at 3:14 PM this is a most impressive rendering of the form; i enjoyed the rhyme throughout - congrats on your win in the contest!

William Kelii Kekaula November 20, 2023 at 1:26 PM OMGoodness, Silent One. An impressive brain teaser you've formulated towards an honorable placing, my friend. Aloha, William

Anne-Lise Andresen November 20, 2023 at 2:53 AM - Congratulations on your great Tetractys poem in Ink Empress contest, S.O. :) - hugs

Regina Mcintosh November 19, 2023 at 9:17 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 November 18, 2023 at 9:29 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 November 18, 2023 at 4:32 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 November 18, 2023 at 4:34 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 November 17, 2023 at 6:05 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 November 14, 2023 at 2:43 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 November 14, 2023 at 10:27 AM Wow this is awesome and one form I have never tried to do. Well done. love phyl

Daisy Meadows November 14, 2023 at 12:34 AM Another good poem. Well done.

Sotto Poet November 13, 2023 at 4:04 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 November 13, 2023 at 3:12 PM I enjoyed this. Very passionate and inspiring!

Arlo Parker November 13, 2023 at 1:44 PM Love it. Stylistic charmer. Bravo, S1. :)

Andrea Dietrich November 13, 2023 at 10:59 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 November 13, 2023 at 9:42 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 November 13, 2023 at 6:38 AM Well done my friend--superbly executed, despite the syllable constraints. A message well delivered, SO.

Ayesha Iqbal November 13, 2023 at 3:51 AM Uff your words, presentation, emotions, and expression all are top notch here.. brilliantly inked and delivered my brother! Loved it!

Anne-Lise Andresen November 13, 2023 at 3:51 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 November 13, 2023 at 12:43 AM You did well considering the length of the poem and the emotions you evoke. Blessings.