Summary
The website content presents a Japanese poetic form called Imayo, exemplified by "Bobs & Sways," a poem inspired by Nainital Lake, composed by Venkataraman Mahalingam in response to a prompt on uncommon poetic forms by Somsubhra Banerjee.
Abstract
The undefined website features a piece titled "Bobs & Sways," which is an Imayo—a traditional Japanese poem consisting of four lines with twelve syllables each and a caesura between the first seven and last five syllables. The poem is accompanied by a photograph of Nainital Lake in Uttarakhand, India, taken by Venkataraman M on May 24, 2019. The author, Venkataraman Mahalingam, crafted this poem as a contribution to the ongoing prompt of "uncommon poetic forms" initiated by Somsubhra Banerjee. The poem evokes the tranquility of the lake setting, with imagery of nature and the serene movements of water, inviting other poets to explore this poetic form. The website also expresses gratitude to various individuals for their support and to the readers for their time.
Opinions
- The author, Venkataraman Mahalingam, is appreciative of the platform provided by Elisabeth Khan, Somsubhra Banerjee, Priyanka Srivastava, and Nachi Keta for poets to experiment with uncommon poetic forms.
- The poem "Bobs & Sways" is presented as a creative response to the prompt encouraging exploration of less common poetic structures, indicating the author's enthusiasm for poetic innovation and tradition.
- The inclusion of a photograph alongside the poem suggests a belief in the interplay between visual and written art to enhance the reader's experience.
- The author values the reader's engagement, as evidenced by the expression of thanks for the reader's valuable time.
