The Poetic Musings of Dawn

puntdicht/epigram (#8)

Cherries

When it comes to a special berry;
nothing tops my drink like that of a cherry.


Puntdicht/Epigram.

Puntdicht is a Dutch form, used by poets since ages. The most known poet who used this form is Joost van den Vondel.

The English equivalent of this form is an epigram.

In less or exactly 22 syllables they made a statement, as well as a witty reaction on that statement. It is a sharp verse, sometimes a bit sarcastic.