During one of the moments from our lake respite a few weeks ago, my husband and I sat on the shore, gazing at the glorious sunrise while also watching three men in a boat float peacefully in the far distance. A poem was stirring but hadn’t materialized, and then I came across the Oddquain poetry format. So, below are my thoughts from this blissful morning, penned in the syllabic format of Oddquain…
Oddquain is a short, usually unrhymed poem consisting of seventeen syllables distributed 1, 3, 5, 7, 1 in five lines. |
Lake
early morn
cold air touches warm
water, steam rises, halo
calm
They
hear whispers
the lake is calling
geese witness from shore, unseen
truth
Luck,
will it change?
floating on glass-like
surface, poles dangle with lures
bite
ball
of golden
tones ascents, bringing
possibilities with its
glow
Lauren Scott ©
Sierra Mountains
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Lovely…..
Thanks, Sharon! It’s good to try something new. xo
Ah, that is so beautiful, Lauren! 🌷❤️🌷
Thanks so much, Marina! I need to try new formats more often. I appreciate your kindness, dear friend. ❤️❤️❤️
New formats make us leave our comfort zone and become [even] more creative 😉 xoxoxoxoxo
That’s true. 😉 💞💞💞😁
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I love this!!
Thanks so much, Darlene!
Wow! I am glad you are stepping into the realms of syllabic poetry Lauren. Learning is fun!
Thanks for your encouragement, Balroop. You planted the seed, and it is fun to try new formats.
A beautiful description of the golden hour. ✨
Thanks very much, Michele. I appreciate your kind words. 💕
I loved this poem and the form, Lauren. Well done.
Thanks so much, John. Your kind words are always appreciated. I hope to try new formats more often. 🙂
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Wonderful and beautiful post dear Lauren. The poem is lovely.
Aww, thanks so much, Kamal. I appreciate your kindness. 💞
You are always welcome dear Lauren 💕💕
This is lovely, Lauren.
Thanks very much, Robbie. 💕
Lovely poem and such a unique format.
Thanks, Janis. It’s fun to try new forms of poetry. I hope to do it more often. 🙂
A wonderful tribute in poetry
What a beautiful thing to “say”, Ian. Thank you!
Wow Lauren!
I could feel, through your words, the bliss you experienced at this time.
Very nice and a lovely discovery too.
Have a sweet day💕
Thanks so much for your lovely words, Marie. Your comment makes my day! I wish you the same, my friend. 💖💖
Excellent poem Lauren… and perfect for the scene of three men in a boat.. ❤
Sending love your way my friend ❤
Thanks, dear Sue. I wasn’t sure of the title, but then Three Men in a Boat just had a ring to it. 🙂 I’m going to write more of this form. I really like it. Sending lots of love your way, too! Hugs! ❤️🌷❤️
Lovely photo and poem. Looks so peaceful.
Thanks so much, Bridgette. It was very peaceful. 💕
I’ve never heard of this form of poetry before, Lauren, but I’d love to read some more!
This form is new to me too, Mark, and it was good to try something different. I hope to write more. 🙂 Thanks for stopping by!
The image and words are just beautiful, Lauren, I am blessed to have creative friends like you!
Many Blessings
Lisa xoxo
Oh, Lisa, thanks so much for your amazing, encouraging words! I truly appreciate them and you! Blessings and hugs to you…💕
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My poetry skill are limited to Rub a Dub Dub Three Men in a Tub. . .
Haha! Well, that made me smile, so thanks! 🙂
I love the form Lauren, you express your beautiful morning wonderfully❤️🎶 Sending love x
Thanks for your beautiful words, Barbara. And I’m glad you liked this poetry form too. Have a wonderful day and sending love your way. 💞🌻
A lovely post. It made my day!
Thanks so much, Diane! Your lovely words made my Friday even better. 💖
Lovely poem, Lauren. It captures the quiet serenity of the image perfectly. Morning on a lake is always a dip into subline beauty. Thanks for introducing me to the form too. ❤
Thanks, Diana. We left our chairs by the shore since our site was just a few seconds up the path. So, we spent mornings sipping coffee and evenings sipping wine by the lake. Sublime for sure! I’m glad you enjoyed the form too. 💞
Sounds wonderful. ❤
Beautifully written. Keep it up ☺️
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Adore this!
Thank you, Lauren!
Are you working on a new book of poetry? xxx
I’m glad you liked this, Resa! Ironically, I have a couple of poetry books in mind, along with a children’s book in progress. But I haven’t been focused enough to reach the finish line on any of them. So, I need to focus! Take care and thanks for all your visits! xoxo
One day it will happen….and focus you will! xoxo
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