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Terza Rima Poems

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A terza rima poem is a form of poetry composed of iambic tercets (three-line groupings), but there is more to terza rima. What is terza rima in poetry (complete definition)?

Snow In April
It is a pitiful display To belong where you don’t belong Wanting to rule a former day A worn out tune of a love song No longer loved by the crowd Down with the old King, so long! The blizzard’s countenance...Read the rest...
Categories: heartbreak,
Form: Terza Rima
Premium Member Tumultuous Archived
Black and blue memories turn to sunset; All of the craziness that we’ve survived, it’s like I’ve been branded by our secret; So many roller coasters we just thrived, as long as we rode down them together; The tumultuous...Read the rest...
Categories: deep, emotions, feelings,
Form: Terza Rima



Premium Member My Mom that Didn't Have to Be
A mother’s role is not an easy one, A taxing undertaking, to be sure; And if it weren’t for you, I would have none. But you would make me feel so small, demure, With words of anger and a...Read the rest...
Categories: child abuse, forgiveness, growing
Form: Terza Rima

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Premium Member Color Guard Genius
Jaunting down a garnet brick road I admire the diamond treetops glistening as if it just snowed; Sky’s alive with sparkles and pops; Leftovers of silent fireworks fall to the ground in absurd drops; Color guard genius in those quirks; You...Read the rest...
Categories: art, color, emotions,
Form: Terza Rima
Premium Member Mountain’s Voice
Still as the moonless night, settling on the hills reflecting dawn’s gentle light, softly flowing rustling sighs, music bursting forth, happy thrills beneath rushing winds, gentling dreams, mind-blowing breath of autumn paints the skies in healing hues perfect leaves falling...Read the rest...
Categories: appreciation, beautiful, inspiration, mountains,
Form: Terza Rima



Premium Member Light that lights all lights
Line of Inquiry:  “we look for that light eternal   that does not come and go  the screen upon which life plays  cognised in staid stillness slow” - Unseeking Seeker Let there be light And the light was called day And the darkness...Read the rest...
Categories: bible, christian,
Form: Terza Rima
Premium Member Springtime Reveries
Dew glistens, whimsical, over gentle dawn hues fade beyond the background of sparkly nights silent moments breath light on the nourished lawn creeks flow gently, harmonizing with bobwhites wind’s soft voice overflows with a melting song reflections of timeless joy...Read the rest...
Categories: april, beautiful, inspiration, nostalgia,
Form: Terza Rima
Premium Member Freckled Finish
Tripped the electricity in the forest, tumbled to a faceplate on the ground; The shock raised the pulse in my wrist; A storybook vision may confound, star-crossed sits doomed to diminish; Ground yourself in nature’s mound; Let yourself revive and replenish, kiss...Read the rest...
Categories: emotions, feelings, nature, rain,
Form: Terza Rima
Premium Member Just One Hit
Lost inside of a sexy playlist, made out with a one hit wonder boy; Vintage crooning with a virgin twist; Record for an intimate convoy, the first track behind a one night stand; I relented and became your toy; Undercover art...Read the rest...
Categories: emotions, feelings, music, romance,
Form: Terza Rima
GIFT OF RECOVERY
GIFT OF RECOVERY When it all appears lost and gone Hopes and dreams do not survive There’s so little left to think upon Even an inert soul can still be alive Although recovery seems remote But with the promise it may...Read the rest...
Categories: recovery from,
Form: Terza Rima
Premium Member The door opens inward
“We can ascend, if we so choose Making love and light, our heart’s muse” ~ quote by poet Holy Spirit works upon feeble form, without employing any use of force, thus progress is faster,...Read the rest...
Categories: spiritual,
Form: Terza Rima
Premium Member General Admission
Tough enough to not look for a fight, no choice but to watch as it rages; A candle burns on a starless night; Hit only if someone engages, attention is never what mattered; They stay away from well lit stages; Lingering...Read the rest...
Categories: emotions, feelings, inspirational, introspection,
Form: Terza Rima
Premium Member Bone Beach
Sarcophagus emptied onto white sand. Knucklebones tossed, like dice, with soul case smarts. Where she’d end up, this burial unplanned. Like grinding down teeth, time reclaims cast parts. Connections to each bone release, unhinge. Frightful corpse formerly the queen of...Read the rest...
Categories: fear, imagery,
Form: Terza Rima
Premium Member so spake simple Simon
what’s revealed remains concealed for those who as yet dwell in the dark but if they wish, they too can be healed truth is simple, straightforward and stark voids within fill if we choose to be still ascending...Read the rest...
Categories: spiritual,
Form: Terza Rima
Premium Member Liquid Romance Splash Tribute
Headfirst into the sea he found her, Madison caught Allen with her kiss; Love left to surge bound them forever; Free to be with her in this abyss, Allen could breathe no trouble at all; This realization was pure...Read the rest...
Categories: emotions, feelings, romantic love,
Form: Terza Rima

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Definition | What is Terza Rima in Poetry?

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