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30-Day Poetry Challenge

Posted on April 3, 2024April 3, 2024 by admin

30-Day Poetry Challenge

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Poetry Challenge – Day 30

Posted on May 2, 2024April 28, 2024 by admin

Roundelay Poetry A roundelay is a type of poem or song characterized by a repeating refrain. It consists of four sestets (six-line stanzas) made up of twelve repeating couplets (two-line stanzas).  It is a French poem. Below are a few of the characteristics that most roundelays share:  A Dryden Roundelay Rules: The refrain or repeated…

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Poetry Challenge – Day 29

Posted on May 1, 2024April 28, 2024 by admin

Nashers Poetry Nashers, named after Ogden Nash, are couplets (of any length) that feature comical rhymes, including wrenched rhymes. Nash’s poems often feature playful wordplay, witty observations, and clever rhymes. Nash’s poetry covers a wide range of topics, including animals, human nature, society, and everyday life. His unique style and wit have made his poems…

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Poetry Challenge – Day 28

Posted on April 30, 2024April 28, 2024 by admin

Found Poetry Finders keepers, right? Found poetry is a form of poetry created by taking words, phrases, or passages from existing texts and reorganizing them into a new poetic work. The source material for found poetry can be anything from newspapers, magazines, books, advertisements, street signs, to any other written material. The poet selects and…

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Poetry Challenge – Day 27

Posted on April 29, 2024April 22, 2024 by admin

Concrete Poetry Concrete poetry, also known as shape poetry or visual poetry, is a form of poetry where the arrangement of words on the page is just as important as the words themselves in conveying the poem’s message or theme. In concrete poetry, the visual presentation of the text is often integral to its meaning….

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Poetry Challenge – Day 26

Posted on April 28, 2024April 22, 2024 by admin

Zappai Poetry A Zappai poem is a form of Japanese poetry that emerged in the 20th century. It’s characterized by its brevity and simplicity. A Zappai poem typically consists of three lines with a syllable count of 5-7-5, similar to a haiku. However, unlike a haiku, a Zappai poem doesn’t necessarily follow strict rules regarding…

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Poetry Challenge – Day 25

Posted on April 27, 2024April 22, 2024 by admin

Minute Poetry A minute poem is a structured verse form that consists of 12 lines. It follows a specific syllable count and rhyme scheme. The structure is as follows: This form of poetry is called a “minute” poem because it can be spoken in about a minute. Despite its brevity, minute poems can convey a…

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Poetry Challenge – Day 24

Posted on April 26, 2024April 22, 2024 by admin

Contrapuntal Poetry Think of a contrapuntal poem like a mash-up in music, where two songs are blended together to create a new sound. In a contrapuntal poem, it’s like having two separate poems that are written to stand on their own but are also meant to be read together. Each poem in a contrapuntal poem…

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Poetry Challenge – Day 23

Posted on April 25, 2024April 21, 2024 by admin

Palindrome Poetry A palindrome is a word, phrase, number, or other sequence of characters that reads the same forward and backward. In poetry, a palindrome poem is a type of constrained writing where the poem reads the same backward as forward.  Rules This form presents a unique challenge to poets, as they must carefully craft…

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Poetry Challenge – Day 22

Posted on April 24, 2024April 21, 2024 by admin

Magic 9 Poetry A Magic 9 poem is a structured verse form that consists of nine lines with a specific rhyme scheme: “abacadaba” (abracadabra without the r’s). Today’s Challenge Create a whimsical Magic 9 poem that follows the adventures of a young boy exploring a hidden world within his imagination. From flying on the backs…

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Poetry Challenge – Day 21

Posted on April 23, 2024April 21, 2024 by admin

Dodoitsu Poetry A Dodoitsu is a traditional Japanese poetic form with a specific structure. It consists of four lines with syllable counts of 7, 7, 7, and 5, respectively. The content of a Dodoitsu often focuses on love, nature, or humorous topics. Traditionally, the poem does not rhyme, but contemporary variations may include rhyme schemes….

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