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A lento poem is a form of poetry created by Lencio Dominic Rodrigues consisting of two quatrains with a fixed rhyme scheme, but there is more to a lento. What is lento in poetry (complete definition)?
WordplayMisspelt poems mangle the message,
dealt a blow by a careless edit;
Svelte pen but could not match the approach,
felt you were done but did not see it;
When you’re lucky you get the wordplay,
jasmine doesn’t flow like...
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Categories:
humor, poets, write, writing,
Form: Lento
The Cat's Cradle'Cat's Cradle's' a string game, --forty inches
enables a noose. Fastened end, handles
it's stable. Weave string through finger-pinches
finagles new patterns that'll form like, 'Candles.'
'Soldier's Bed' is another fine heartburn,
bolder threads perfect, designer fashion,
shoulders had carried...
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Categories:
allusion, analogy, appreciation, change,
Form: Lento
Our gentleman callerWe have a gentleman caller who
shows up on a whim.
When ever he appears,
my cat comes running in..
Yes, Samantha has a boyfriend,
a handsome black cat.
He doesn't seem to get it,
even though she spits and spats..
He's very...
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Categories:
animal, appreciation, cat,
Form: Lento
Colonel Oliver North, US"I'm working on the Lento Form starts as a collage and not simplistically termed words, like my poem 'Ode to a Dove' that made Best Lento Form," ... by Poet.
*Actual Poem used below,
Star light,...
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Categories:
allusion, analogy, appreciation, character,
Form: Lento
Crimes of the HeartIf I was gifted meant to be,
drift o'er the waves a shining sea,
shift the limbs and branched canopies,
sift the brambles edged a lea.
Might this time be of arrogance?
Contrite that plagues inheritance,
red light districts embarrass us,
whites...
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Categories:
allusion, analogy, angst,
Form: Lento
Ode to a DoveBlight the clouds lowly dispirited feigns,
Despite these regards there belies the shrouds,
In height uncovers the misplaced reclaims,
Ignite, blameless drives of a dove in clouds.
In measured distance or that of life's span,
Of treasured reflections as fawning...
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Categories:
appreciation, bird, death, heaven,
Form: Lento
Justify MeI gaze at petals on the shore
my love soaked in the ocean’s salt;
Lullaby on the sea breeze sings
‘Justify this cuckoo default.’
What it is that hums just for you?
Cut it up and feed...
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Categories:
emotions, feelings, love,
Form: Lento
CraveA beat for the islands takes me
away with a single soft strum;
Say it with finesse and with soul,
play me forever with rhythm;
Sick hum I collapse at your feet,
lyric attack like a rogue wave;
Pick that...
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Categories:
dream, emotions, feelings, music,
Form: Lento
Across The GalaxyHello from across the galaxy!
Go tell the world you spoke to me,
so humanity knows it’s not alone;
Bestow this gift, let the world see;
There is much more than believed
here in the vastness of Space;
Stare...
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Categories:
dream, humanity, imagination,
Form: Lento
In the Middle of the Night, When the Butterflies Dance To the Moon's SongIn The Middle Of The Night, When The Butterflies Dance To The Moon's Song
"At the mid of midnight butterflies upward dance, to reach for the moon for spiritual longevity." quote by poet
Lead-in to and...
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Categories:
butterfly, nature,
Form: Lento
Highbrow SchemesBow to payment on a platter,
now that karma is paid in full;
Ciao, so it was cool to do it?
Highbrow schemes are vulnerable;
Overcome can hinder the mind,
numb the frustration will grow;
Dumb stirs fire so carelessly;
Wisdom?...
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Categories:
emotions, feelings, introspection,
Form: Lento
Eternal SparksCome look out over Lover's ledge,
succumb to the view of the sea;
Strum a new chord on that guitar,
drum a beat that is you and me;
A map of initials carved in
they match all the poems...
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Categories:
emotions, feelings, love, romance,
Form: Lento
Whispers of Worlds: a Tribute To BooksWithin libraries vast, the world's hidden secrets come alive,
Books gently share their stories, like whispers in the wind's gentle sigh.
From ancient scrolls to tales waiting to be discovered anew,
Within their pages, a cosmic dance of...
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Categories:
environment, imagination, literature,
Form: Lento
Just a ThoughtCould this life just be a dress rehearsal for a weary soul?
Do we travel thru so many lives until we meet our goal?
Perhaps our massive egos are adept at deceiving.
Should we mourn when a person...
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Categories:
perspective, philosophy,
Form: Lento
The Old Fashioned KindGentlemen always say ‘Ladies first.’
Women always seem to adore it;
Masculine ways charm naysayers,
feminine tears a man does not permit;
Flower bouquet given for no reason,
power to bring a smile and calm mind;
Shower of laughter and...
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Categories:
devotion, emotions, love,
Form: Lento
Specific Types of Lento Poems
Definition | What is Lento in Poetry?