Than-Bauk variation

Here are a few more Than-Bauk, where I have used a particular letter-sound instead of a rhyme on the 4th, 3rd, and 2nd syllables (lines 1,2,3) I find this to be a fun alternative to the limited rhyme version. Hope you enjoy. Let me know which ones you like.

careful blue sea
calm the sail breeze
why spoil with land
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spite words you ate
gulped down angry -
have apple, Doc
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the first cool breath
of Fall’s brisk leaves -
a ball, raking
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sex symbol ruse
pol’tic’s rude lies
eyes rent go blind
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li’l pinking rose
lips inked red, hushed
by roar of falls
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Kaufman Avatar
September 1, 2024 at 5:20 AM
Hi Kim, Very challenging form here. I really liked this one, "spite words you ate, gulped down angry-have apple, Doc" clever and very funny..
Rodrigues Avatar
September 1, 2024 at 6:20 AM
Thank you, Nancy! Makes me smile :)
Dutta Avatar
August 31, 2024 at 6:34 PM
Though a bit tough, yet ‘ll try. Have good days
Rodrigues Avatar
August 31, 2024 at 7:19 PM
Yes, give it a try! Hugs ~ Kim
Allison Avatar
August 31, 2024 at 8:08 AM
great examples -it looks complicated to write Kim lol ... not sure my poopy brain can cope with this lol:-) hugs jan xx
Rodrigues Avatar
August 31, 2024 at 7:19 PM
LOL! Give it a try :) Hugs ~ Kim
Hind Avatar
August 29, 2024 at 3:21 PM
Wow, Kim- I loved this, I love your originality- such a fan <3 xxoo
Rodrigues Avatar
August 29, 2024 at 4:00 PM
Thank you, my friend! :)
Goldsmith Avatar
August 29, 2024 at 11:40 AM
I enjoyed reading your creative/fun write.  "Good Luck"  Have a great day writing away.................
Rodrigues Avatar
August 29, 2024 at 4:00 PM
Thanj you, Paula!
Kendrick Avatar
August 29, 2024 at 4:56 AM
Interesting take on Than-Bauk. These would not be easy to write either but a very creative style. Sara K
Rodrigues Avatar
August 29, 2024 at 5:07 AM
Thank you, Sara! Just started a contest. Hope you give one a try. I think these are more fun because your not limited by rhyme. Hugs
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