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'.
I recall that day so long ago when it snowed,
in my mind I see your car skidding, spinning off the road.
I should hate the snow but it reminds me of you,
those snowflakes on my red lips are you kissing me adieu.
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January 4, 2020
Poetry/Poulters Measure Couplet/Snow Kisses
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Written for FFI Blog Series - Poulters Measure Couplet
Brian Strand
Podium Place 1
Verse in metred word makes our inner voices heard
With image,cadence and tone we signature it our own,
Individual and distinct as dna
For all to see,our personality,writ large each day.
a doubled pm couplet
A dull expression on her face
Sure leaves one wondering
What is within this lacking face
Dark eyes, sunken feeling
Lips seem parched needing some water
Keeps the face desperate
Eyes hollow, staring off beyond
A look that’s desolate
Maybe she’ll snap out of it soon
For her funk is real bad
She has a listless fortitude
She’s awful just a tad
Form Poulters Measure
Entrant into Rick Parise's "A New 8-12-line Poem - Any Subject" contest
2/23/2013
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