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Write Short & Share: Trokeen
A column created in preparation for Folded Word’s upcoming panel on short-form poems at the New Hampshire Poetry Festival. As we mentioned last week, writing short form poetry can provide a self-contained place to experiment with poetic elements you’ve never used before. Sometimes, however,… Continue Reading “Write Short & Share: Trokeen”
Write Short & Share: Cherita
A column created in preparation for Folded Word’s upcoming panel on short-form poems at the New Hampshire Poetry Festival. As we mentioned last week, writing short form poetry can provide a framework for practicing specific poetic skills. It can also serve as a safe,… Continue Reading “Write Short & Share: Cherita”
Write Short & Share: Shadorma
This week’s featured short form is the shadorma. I couldn’t find any conclusive information on its invention, but the rules for this form seem to be a riff off the simplified English version of the Japanese tanka…
Write Short & Share: Puente
This week’s featured short form is the puente, invented by James Rasmusson. The rules for this form are simple:
Write Short & Share: Lanturne
This week’s featured short form is the lanturne (I’ve also seen it spelled lanterne). The rules for this form are simple:
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