Welsh Forms Poems | Examples

Is Owl Wise Poetic Form: Cyrch a Chwta

Is owl wise ?
(Poetic Form :: Cyrch A Chwta)

Why they say, one can just guess;
Owls are silent, makes noise less;
Wise men speak less while address ,
deliver talks with no stress,
command respect, must confess
their guidance brings no distress.
They say, like wise, owl's insight
help to take right steps, no stress.
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Poetic Form :: Cyrch A Chwta

Cyrch a chwta is a Welsh poetic form.
Like many Welsh forms, this poem involves both end rhymes and internal (or cross) rhymes.
Here are the guidelines:
- Octave stanza (8-line stanza)
- 7 syllables per line
- Lines 1-6 and 8 end rhyme together
- Line 7 cross rhymes with line 8 (internally) on either syllable 3, 4, or 5

Note: The "a" rhyme appears at least 7 times per stanza, so it should be a strong one with
 Plenty of rhyming options.

Reference:: https://www.writersdigest.com/write-better-poetry/cyrch-chwta-poetic-form