Day 23 - 2015 How to Write a “Lantern Poem” for #NationalPoetryMonth “30 poems in 30 days”

Day 23 - 2015 How to Write a “Lantern Poem” for #NationalPoetryMonth “30 poems in 30 days”

OK, let’s do a simple little Japanese poetry form called a "Lantern Poem."

A lantern poem is a five line poem in the shape of a Japanese lantern. Please note that each line is specific in what the word(s) should be describing and then also note the number of syllables per line. These poems do not have titles – the first line is basically the title.

The Pattern is:

Line 1: noun (one syllable)

Line 2: describe the noun (two syllables)

Line 3: describe the noun (three syllables

Line 4: describe the noun (four syllables)

Line 5: synonym for noun in line one (one syllable)

Examples:

Here are a couple of lovely examples from a sweet writer friend of mine who passed away a couple of years ago:

 

    Sin
    Transgress
    Remission
      The Atonement
       Debt

                                                                                                                   © 2011 Mary Walling

        House
       Mansion
    Dwelling place
       Habitation
         Home

                             © 2011 Mary Walling

                And here’s my Lantern poem:

        Trust

       Faithful

        Always there

        Can depend on

        You

                                                                                             © 2014 Stephanie Abney

Now it’s YOUR TURN!! 

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