Welcome, dear soupers…let’s try the Seguidilla, a brief form with Spanish origin.
It has 7 lines - with a syllable count of 7- 5- 7- 5- 5- 7- 5 syllable count
Line 2 rhymes with Line 4, and line 5 rhymes with line 7, thus…x, A, x, A, B, x, B
Example:
So quiet now, the ripples- x
lapping on the shore- A
scarcely disturb the silence- x
- a whisper, no more.- A
But who knows the power - B
the growing breakers may have- x
in another hour? - B
- Paul Hansford
Please write a NEW, original poem using one of the lines from a theme song of the movie, Sound Of Music (celebrating its 60th anniversary)...Note that this challenge has nothing to do with the film...
1. Raindrops on roses
2. Geese...with moon on their wings
3. Whiskers on kittens
5. Brown paper packages
The chosen line is YOUR POEM'S TITLE
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~Include contest name, sponsor's name, and date of poem
~Categorize as RHYME.
~AVOID PLAGIARIZED POEMS or AI generated entries
~ Verify syl count www.howmanysyllables.com ( I'll accept ' hour , as 1 syl )
~ Refrain from mentioning phrases from the lines; a word or two would do... and check grammar, typos, others
~ Review, review syl count...again, most entries were disqualified due to wrong syl count
Here's a visual for inspirational purposes only...
Let your imagination soar but stay grounded to create a fluid image..
Originality, emotional appeal , and astounding diction will earn high points…
Have a great moment !.