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Summary

The webpage features a poem titled "Mom’s Perfect Rose" written in the Welsh poetic form Tawddgryrch Cadwynog, following specific rhyme and syllable guidelines, and is inspired by a writing prompt and Dr. Amy Pierovich's work.

Abstract

The website presents a unique poem called "Mom’s Perfect Rose," which is crafted in the traditional Welsh form known as Tawddgryrch Cadwynog. This form requires the poem to be composed of pairs of quatrains with an abbc/abbc rhyme scheme, and each line must contain exactly four syllables. The poem celebrates the beauty and grandeur of a rose, metaphorically acknowledging its connection to the earth and its caretaker, the mother. The piece is a creative response to the "Uncommon Poetic Forms" prompt by Literary Impulse and draws inspiration from Dr. Amy Pierovich, who has also written a Tawddgryrch Cadwynog about a flower.

Opinions

  • The author expresses admiration for the rose's beauty, suggesting it is a product of its caretaker's dedication.
  • The poem is presented as a tribute to the elegance and simplicity of nature, as well as the nurturing aspect of motherhood.
  • The writer's appreciation for uncommon poetic forms is evident, as they chose to engage with the challenge of writing in the Tawddgryrch Cadwynog style.
  • The acknowledgment of Dr. Amy Pierovich indicates that the author values the influence and inspiration of fellow poets and their contributions to the art form.

Mom’s Perfect Rose

A tawddgryrch cadwynog

Photo by Andréas BRUN on Unsplash

Mom’s perfect rose Long since its birth Gripping the earth Beauty so grand

Striking a pose Not too much girth Showing its worth From mother’s hand

Thank you for reading.

This Tawddgryrch Cadwynog was written in response to Literary Impulse’s prompt, “Uncommon Poetic Forms.”

Here are the guidelines for writing a Tawddgryrch Cadwynog, Composed of pairs of quatrains (or four-line stanzas). Each pair of quatrains rhyme abbc/abbc. Four syllables per line.

For more info on the writing prompt, click below.

Also, many thanks to Dr. Amy Pierovich for her inspiration on writing Welsh poetic forms. Check out her Tawddgryrch Cadwynog, also about a flower, below.

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