Thanks Paula. It’s a “pantoum,” which is comprised of quatrains interlaced by a pattern of line repetitions. I think the pantoum is derived from another older form. I think a pantoum is suited for these images and subjects. Glad this one “sticks” with you! Keep writing, Paula.
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Me of the sestina’s repetition. It’s a pantoum, which is constructed of quatrains interlaced by a pattern of line repetition. I think the pantoum is derived from an older form. I think the pantoum works with these subject and images. Glad you like it.
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Hauntingly beautiful.
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Thank you so much! I’m glad you appreciate this one.
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What Steve said! This one will linger more than usual. Big sigh. What is the form? It’s sestina-ish.
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Thanks Paula. It’s a “pantoum,” which is comprised of quatrains interlaced by a pattern of line repetitions. I think the pantoum is derived from another older form. I think a pantoum is suited for these images and subjects. Glad this one “sticks” with you! Keep writing, Paula.
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It also reminds
Me of the sestina’s repetition. It’s a pantoum, which is constructed of quatrains interlaced by a pattern of line repetition. I think the pantoum is derived from an older form. I think the pantoum works with these subject and images. Glad you like it.
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What Steve said! This one will linger more than usual. Big sigh. What is the form? It’s sestina-ish.
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