Day 6 ~ Shadorama Poem for #NationalPoetryMonth and "30 poems in 30 days"

For Day 6 let’s try a poem that has 6 lines per stanza. It’s not a common poetry form and may be new to many of you. It is said to have originated in Spain, but I haven’t been able to document that.

It’s called “Shadorama” and it is made up of 6 lines per stanza with a specific syllable count, but no need for rhyming. (Tomorrow we will move away from all the syllable counting for a few days). J

It can be a one-verse stand-alone poem or you can string together as many 6-line stanzas (following the correct syllable count) as you wish to complete your poem. Most lines only have 3 syllables so choose your words carefully to be able to get your point across. I have often found that in poetry “less is more” and with just the right words amazing pictures can be painted and they can be very thought-provoking.

This is another poem where we need to pay attention to the syllable count:

There is no rhyming scheme but the syllables per line are very precise: 3/5/3/3/7/5

Line 1 ~ 3 syllables

Line 2 ~ 5 syllables

Line 3 ~ 3 syllables

Line 4 ~ 3 syllables

Line 5 ~ 7 syllables

Line 6 ~ 5 syllables

So, here are three different examples I wrote.

I could have opted for a much longer poem by adding additional stanzas.

But these will give you the main idea.

I can’t wait to see what y’all come up with!! Cheers!!

EXAMPLES:

Grandchildren

Fill my heart with joy

Give me hugs

And artwork

They are so entertaining

I lead a charmed life

        © 2019 Stephanie Abney

I marvel

When I pause to look

At sunrise

And sunset

At the beauty of the earth

God has made for us

        © 2019 Stephanie Abney

My grandson

Calls me to come see

He’s in awe

Nature’s feast

He is guarding a treasure

For our eyes only

        © 2019 Stephanie Abney

Your turn. Cheers!!!!

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