WD Poetic Form Challenge: Rispetto Winner
It took awhile, but here's the winner post for the most recent poetic form challenge: the rispetto. I enjoyed reading both versions, though I noticed most poets favored the 8x8 version, including the ultimate winner: Jane Shlensky.
Impressions, by Jane Shlensky
Behold the peacock in the yard
surrounded by his harem hens,
his tail fanned like a hand of cards.
This game he plays, he thinks he wins.
He struts, regal in his own mind--
he boasts all eyes on his behind,
while his pea hens twitter in groups
and leave him to the chicken coops.
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Congratulations, Jane!
And here's the rest of the Top 10:
- "Impressions," by Jane Shlensky
- "The Swallows of the Summer," by William Preston
- "Word Count," by RJ Clarken
- "Not Me," by Danielle Brasington
- "Brief Item, page 2B," by Nancy Posey
- "The River," by Amy Glamos
- "Evelyn's Gift," by Andrew Kreider
- "The Last Spring," by William Preston
- "Forgiveness," by Jane Shlensky
- "The Last Walrus," by Taylor Graham
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Congratulations to everyone in the Top 10! And thank you so much to everyone who participated in this challenge!
The next poetic form challenge is just around the corner!
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