Day 24 - Tautogram Poems for “30 poems in 30 days” for #NationalPoetryMonth

 

So here’s huge challenge ~ I have never written one of these before nor have I made it part of the “30 poems in 30 days” challenge before but I like to “stir the pot” now and then so here ya’ go ~

Let’s write Tautogram Poems!!! This is an EXTREME form of an alliteration poem. The Greek root word “tauto” means THE SAME and “gramma” means LETTER ~ so, have you figured it out yet? Well, here’s the ONLY rule for this poetry form:

ALL and yes, I mean ALL words in the poem MUST BEGIN WITH THE SAME LETTER!! 

YIKES! There are a number of sites online that can help you with lists of words that start with the same letter so if you need help – just do a search.

Here is my example: I chose the letter “E” ~

 

Each energetic, elegant, exceptional excuse
explains excitedly, examines elements
equally entertaining, equipping events
ending in extended ecstasy.

                        © 2021 Stephanie Abney

 

Hmmm – can you make yours even longer? USING the same letter to begin every word and still make a semblance of sense out of it? Good luck!

So pick a letter--any letter--and let’s see what you’ve got!

 

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