An Englyn.
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An Englyn.
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THE ENGLYN ~ An example of Welsh Poetry.
The Englyn is a quatrain that consists of thirty syllables in the form of ten, six, seven and seven syllable lines respectively.
The sixth syllable of the first line introduces the rhyme and the last word of following three lines rhyme with it.
EXAMPLE ;
The look upon your face, your placid smile, (10)
your beauty and your grace (6)
conceal the hurt without trace. (7)
Unburden in my embrace. (7)
Ven.Jan2003
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THE ENGLYN ~ An example of Welsh Poetry.
The Englyn is a quatrain that consists of thirty syllables in the form of ten, six, seven and seven syllable lines respectively.
The sixth syllable of the first line introduces the rhyme and the last word of following three lines rhyme with it.
EXAMPLE ;
The look upon your face, your placid smile, (10)
your beauty and your grace (6)
conceal the hurt without trace. (7)
Unburden in my embrace. (7)
Ven.Jan2003
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Last edited by Ven on Mon Aug 09, 2004 6:01 am, edited 1 time in total.
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"Forever is short thought when your skipping this close to the edge".
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"Forever is short thought when your skipping this close to the edge".
Ven's MYSPACE
___________________
Google this number; 1905363966
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Assessment
Assessment
The gold of evening sun, I spent poorly.
Some tasks remain undone.
Others I have not yet begun.
Still, better some done than none!
The gold of evening sun, I spent poorly.
Some tasks remain undone.
Others I have not yet begun.
Still, better some done than none!
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The gold of evening sun, I spent poorly. (10)
Many tasks remain undone. (7) ~ should be six syllables
Others I have not yet begun. (8) ~ should be seven syllables
Still, better some done than none! (7)
Nice try Burdick,
If you were to change "many" to "some" in line two and drop the word "yet" from line three it would be a perfect example.
The second and third lines both contain one syllable to many.
Example;
The gold of evening sun, I spent poorly. (10)
Some tasks remain undone. (6)
Others I have not begun. (7)
Still, better some done than none! (7)
Many tasks remain undone. (7) ~ should be six syllables
Others I have not yet begun. (8) ~ should be seven syllables
Still, better some done than none! (7)
Nice try Burdick,
If you were to change "many" to "some" in line two and drop the word "yet" from line three it would be a perfect example.
The second and third lines both contain one syllable to many.
Example;
The gold of evening sun, I spent poorly. (10)
Some tasks remain undone. (6)
Others I have not begun. (7)
Still, better some done than none! (7)
.
"Forever is short thought when your skipping this close to the edge".
Ven's MYSPACE
___________________
Google this number; 1905363966
.
"Forever is short thought when your skipping this close to the edge".
Ven's MYSPACE
___________________
Google this number; 1905363966
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A Question of Faith
Crying your life to me, I hear in awe,
And ask, how can this be?
The joy I clearly see
survives through your misery.
Crying your life to me, I hear in awe,
And ask, how can this be?
The joy I clearly see
survives through your misery.
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Your welcome burdick
Nice job Dr. Watson
Nice job Dr. Watson
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"Forever is short thought when your skipping this close to the edge".
Ven's MYSPACE
___________________
Google this number; 1905363966
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"Forever is short thought when your skipping this close to the edge".
Ven's MYSPACE
___________________
Google this number; 1905363966
.
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these look fun!..ok i wanna try one..
wishful eyesight
flower-scented soft night feels magical
oh look there..to my right!
do i see fairys in flight?
no..its just wishful eyesight..
hey i like these..short and sweet!..
thanks for posting about Englyns ven..i had never heard of them til now..i like them alot!..
wishful eyesight
flower-scented soft night feels magical
oh look there..to my right!
do i see fairys in flight?
no..its just wishful eyesight..
hey i like these..short and sweet!..
thanks for posting about Englyns ven..i had never heard of them til now..i like them alot!..
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A beautiful example Val
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"Forever is short thought when your skipping this close to the edge".
Ven's MYSPACE
___________________
Google this number; 1905363966
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"Forever is short thought when your skipping this close to the edge".
Ven's MYSPACE
___________________
Google this number; 1905363966
.
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Lost Faith
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LOST FAITH
The clouds hop scotched across the graying sky
White pillows quickly lost;
Caught, by a dream-catchers frost
And frozen, to worm-holed cross.
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LOST FAITH
The clouds hop scotched across the graying sky
White pillows quickly lost;
Caught, by a dream-catchers frost
And frozen, to worm-holed cross.
</center>
"Whispers of Love" a book of poetry expressing love of the heart and spirit is released worldwide on August 11, 2009. Visit my home page at
Books From Grace for more information or Amazon.com
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