Brian Strand Poet Quatrain

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Wyatt's alexandrine combined a rhyming fourteen
To introduce a novel verse,to the poetry scene;
For we poets he bequeathed this literary treasure
In couplet of iambs,some christen a 'poulter's measure'.

Note:Thomas Wyatt(1503-42) used over 70 different stanza forms,but now is best known for 
this poulter's measure form(couplets of 12 syllables,alternating with 14,often used for serious 
statements or for burlesque.
I label this quatrain version a 'wyatt'

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Margaret Foster January 17, 2010 at 8:22 PM Very well put. in an entertaining quatrain. So many different forms to choose from. thank you for commenting on my efforts....Margaret

Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen January 15, 2010 at 4:39 AM Hi Brian, I'm finally back to reading a little more. And I came here for more education. And I was not disappointed. Also, thank you for all of your contests. I learn a great deal from them every time I enter... or practice a form that you have suggested. Sincerely, Dane Ann

Sara Kendrick January 15, 2010 at 1:18 AM He did a lot of counting and looking up words to make sure didn't he. Keep the informative pen flowing. Sara

Audrey Haick January 14, 2010 at 4:54 PM Brian, you always amaze me. So much knowledge you patiently share here on the Soup!! Thank you. Peace and love, always, Audrey

J.P. Bristow January 14, 2010 at 12:13 PM I'd give you two extra eggs for this rhyming treasure...well done

Elaine George January 14, 2010 at 10:17 AM I will look him up too, and then comment. Lainie.

John Freeman January 14, 2010 at 9:33 AM You've some cool end rhymes in this Brian. When you repeat the end rymes together. Smile. Fourteen-scene, and Treasure-measure. Sincerely, Moses

Doris Culverhouse January 14, 2010 at 8:58 AM good one, and educational!!

Sean Kelly January 14, 2010 at 8:44 AM When I saw the title , Brian , I thought you were writing about this year's bank dividends . But once again another piece of my education . Now , must be off to the coop...

Jared Pickett January 14, 2010 at 7:41 AM Great poem Brian.... Thank you for all your comments.....:JP]

Andrea Dietrich January 14, 2010 at 7:36 AM Hmmm, had not heard of that one. When i have time, I'll have to see if you explaied it more in your blog. Thanks for your comments. Andrea