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”And thus there can be little doubt that in the union of Poetry with Music in its popular sense we shall find the widest field for the Poetic development. ”
Edgar Allan Poe
“A poem begins as a lump in the throat, a sense of wrong, a homesickness, a lovesickness.”
Robert Frost
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Writing Women: Newer Poetry Forms Created by Women Part 2
I recently acquired the book “The Study and Writing of Poetry,” which features poetry and poetry forms created and written by women. Today I will share forms created by Irene Gramling, Verna Lee Hinegardner, Lillian Mathilda Swenson, Remelda Gibson, Mary Owen Lewis, and Chiquita LoJuana Gonzolas.
The Fantasy
The first form featured was created by Irene Gramling, and she created it about fifty years ago (Study and Writing of Poetry, 126).
MUST HAVES
--The first two stanzas have an indented format and the final stanza does not indent at all (see below).
--Three stanzas:
Stanza #1
Line #1 = 4 syllables
Line #2 = 4 syllables
Line #3 = 8 syllables
Line #4 = 4 syllables
Line #5 = 4 syllables
Line #6 = 4 syllables
Line #7 = 4 syllables
Stanza #2
Line #1 = 4 syllables
Line #2 = 4 syllables
Line #3 = 8 syllables
Line #4 = 4 syllables
Line #5 = 4 syllables
Line #6 = 4 syllables
Stanza #3
Line #1 = 4 syllables
Line #2 = 4 syllables
Line #3 = 8 syllables
Line #4 = 4 syllables
Line #5 = 4 syllables
Line #6 = 4 syllables
Line #7 = 4 syllables
--Rhyme:
Stanza #1 = abccaba
Stanza #2 = deffed
Stanza #3 = gghhiii
COULD HAVES or WHAT IS THE POET’S CHOICE IN ALL THIS?
--Topic, although “[i]t lends itself to humor and/or satire” (Study and Writing of Poetry, 126).
--Theme.
--Tone
Minute
This second form was invented by Verna Lee Hinegardner. Just like the Fantasy, it was created about fifty years ago. The form name is representative of the poet’s goal. “It captures a momentary mood or moment in time.” (Study and Writing of Poetry, 133).
MUST HAVES
--One stanza, twelve lines.
--Meter: iambic. Syllable count as follows: 8, 4, 4, 4, 8, 4, 4, 4, 8, 4, 4, 4.
--Rhyme: aabbccddeeff
COULD HAVES or WHAT IS THE POET’S CHOICE IN ALL THIS?
--Topic.
--Theme.
--Tone.
Octain
The next form was created by Lillian Mathilda Swenson. “” (Study and Writing of Poetry, 136).
MUST HAVES
--Meter: Syllable count of 2, 4, 6, 8, 8, 6, 4, 3. Total of 41 syllables.
--Rhyme: abcdbcda.
COULD HAVES or WHAT IS THE POET’S CHOICE IN ALL THIS?
--Topic.
--Theme.
--Tone.
Onda Mel
The fourth form was created by Reymelda Gibson. Unfortunately, there is little information on this form other than what I share here.
MUST HAVES
--Eight lines.
--Meter: Syllable count of 8, 4, 4, 8, 8, 4, 4, 8.
--Rhyme: abbacddc
--Topic: Love.
COULD HAVES or WHAT IS THE POET’S CHOICE IN ALL THIS?
--Theme.
--Tone.
Septet
There are a few poetry forms with seven lines called a septet. This variation was created by Mary Owen Lewis.
MUST HAVES
--Seven lines.
--Meter: Syllable count of 3, 5, 7, 9, 7, 5, 3.
COULD HAVES or WHAT IS THE POET’S CHOICE IN ALL THIS?
--Rhyme: Use rhyme or not.
--Topic.
--Theme.
--Tone.
Tango
When I researched beyond this book, I noticed that there are some other poetry forms that use the name tango. Most of them reference the dance or try to emulate the dance in poetry form. This final form is a variation of a tango and was invented by Chiquita Lojuana Gonzolas.
MUST HAVES
--Four lines.
--Meter: Syllable count of 9, 10, 11, 12.
--Rhyme: abcb.
COULD HAVES or WHAT IS THE POET’S CHOICE IN ALL THIS?
--Topic.
--Theme.
--Tone.
SOURCE NOTES:
The Study and Writing of Poetry. Edited by Wauneta Hackleman. Revised by Amy Jo Zook. Whitston Publishing Company. 1996.
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By: drjim
Comment: Little R R H, thank you for this informative, well-thought-out NL! It soul wonders to read about new poetic forms and techniques, all the while with the unique abilities of women highlighted. I enjoyed this work, and look forward to looking at this NL in the future! As ever, Dr. J
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