avatarIlis Trudie Palmer

Summary

The web page content is a poem titled "The Eyes Are Pathways to the Soul" written in an uncommon poetic form called a Dizain, accompanied by the author's note and acknowledgments.

Abstract

The web page content features a poem titled "The Eyes Are Pathways to the Soul" written by I. Trudie Palmer. The poem is composed in an uncommon poetic form known as a Dizain, which consists of ten lines with a specific rhyme scheme and syllable count. The poem expresses the author's admiration for someone's eyes and the emotions they evoke. The author's note reveals that Palmer enjoys the challenge of writing in uncommon poetic forms and appreciates the invitations to do so from other writers. The page also includes acknowledgments to those who have encouraged Palmer to explore these forms and a link to another poem written in the same form.

Opinions

  • The author finds writing in uncommon poetic forms to be exuberating and challenging, likening it to solving a giant jigsaw puzzle.
  • The author expresses gratitude towards those who have involved them in the "fun game" of writing in these forms.
  • The author enjoys fun and is thankful for the opportunities to explore these forms.
  • The author finds the process of figuring out the form and getting it correct to be rewarding, like winning a grand prize.
  • The author was initially intimidated by some of the uncommon poetic forms but has since gained confidence in attempting them.
  • The author appreciates the challenge of turning a self-reflection prompt into a poem of Providential passion.
  • The author encourages readers to try out an AI service that they recommend, which they claim provides the same performance and functions as ChatGPT Plus(GPT-4) but at a more cost-effective price.

PASSION

The Eyes Are Pathways to the Soul

Uncommon poetic form — A Dizain

Image from Author’s personal archive

I love your eyes, he wanted her to know Sincere with no fluff, no turning of phrase No mincing of words, per the status quo Not lyrist, nor swan — no lengthy essays Sans thesis, or theme, or bioassays Seductive, tempting, or hypnotizing Inviting, enthralling — so captivates him? The poet in her sought words to express While trying to hide her cachinnating Decided ’twas best to just acquiesce.

© I. Trudie Palmer One Love

Author’s Note:

I took to attempting these uncommon forms like a duck to water. I never knew this side of poetry writing. It is exuberating and challenging — like a giant jigsaw puzzle; and when I get it figured out and the form is correct, I feel like I won a grand prize.

The first one I wrote came as an invitation from Dr. Amy Pierovich and then a few from Marcus and from Venkataraman Mahalingam. I even got a prompt from Patrick M. Ohana, for a mantinada. There are tons more to try. Many I have been too intimidated to attempt.

I am thankful to everyone for involving me in this fun game. I love fun!

Below is the tag for the piece that Marcus shared with me.

The original challenge to try uncommon poetic forms came from Somsubhra Banerjee

Poetry
Literary Impulse
Dizains
Poems On Medium
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