Poetry: December 23, 2015 Issue [#7383]
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 This week: A Gift for Phoebe: Phoebe's Form
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About This Newsletter




"Every poem can be considered in two ways--as what the poet has to say, and as a thing which he makes..."

C. S. Lewis




"Teach your children poetry; it opens the mind, lends grace to wisdom and makes the heroic virtues hereditary."

Sir Walter Scott (1771-1832)





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A Gift for Phoebe



In the past, I’ve written about giving the gift of poetry. I’ve also written about new and older poetry forms. I’ve even created a few poetry forms—and today I’m going to combine them all.

Many of you have sent and/or created a gift for Phoebe. I’ve been thinking about what I can do. I’m not especially crafty, and not really an artist. I wanted to give her something from my heart. I love poetry, and am a decent writer. So, I’ve created a gift of a poetry form and a poem for Phoebe.



Phoebe’s Form—Until she chooses to rename it.

For now it’s called Phoebe’s Form, but she is more than welcome to rename it at any time. The number five features strongly in this form because she was five when she was diagnosed with leukemia. She turned six this month, and I know you join me in wishing her many, many more birthdays!



MUST HAVES

--5 syllables per line.

--5 lines per stanza.

--5 stanzas complete the poem.

--Give it some sparkle—Phoebe likes sparkle! Use vivid language, metaphors, alliteration, and other tools in the poet’s toolbox.



COULD HAVES or WHAT IS THE POET’S CHOICE IN ALL THIS?

--Topic: Phoebe is a strong little girl (a warrior!), who likes dancing, kittens, sparkles, pink and the list goes on. Pick a topic from this list, or get to know Phoebe from the link below and create a topic idea from that, or use your own topic choice.

--Rhyme or not, it’s up to you.



AN EXAMPLE OF THE FORM (PART TWO OF MY GIFT FOR PHOEBE):


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A gift for Phoebe--from my heart to yours. Hold onto the magic, little one.
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FOLLOW PHOEBE’S FIGHT ON FACEBOOK:

https://www.facebook.com/FriendsOfPhoebe/



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Editor's Picks



Theme: Gifts

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Life is a gift.
by Alexi Author Icon

 
Christmas - The Gift! Open in new Window. [E]
A poem about the greatest gift of all!
by Jaiam Author Icon

 
Open the Present Open in new Window. [E]
I see gifts in the form of writing opportunities all around. I must open the present!
by The StoryMaster Author Icon

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by A Guest Visitor

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The Unwanted Open in new Window. [E]
Poem concerning unwanted gift for Dec Advent Challenge
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Created for the Writer's Cramp and its prompt of last minute Christmas shopping..
by SandraLynn Author Icon

 
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Comments on last month's newsletter:


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Comment: A fine News Letter, from an old poet.


Thank you, Monty. Always happy to hear from you.



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