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Diane Hine (25 July 1956)
Poems by Diane Hine : 138 / 184
Sestina: A bird in the bamboo
The potter carried home a broken plate
and passing through a grove of tall bamboo,
some thing within disturbed the verdant sheen.
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Diane Hine
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Those of us who have been through the torment know that writing a sestina is like playing
patty-cake with an octupus. Put me on your dance-card.
This is probably among the best sestinas I've ever seen. Great poem!
Brilliant write - you are so talented Diane.
Just read it again and enjoyed it even more. Terrific!
I have never attempted a sestina, but if I do I will use this at that time to measure that very high bar of creativity, philosophy and adherence to the style as my guide. Great descriptions of colour and sheen.
This beautiul sestina makes my meager attempts seem quite silly. You have such a wonderful command of the language and poetry in general. I admire your poetry and awesome talent. Write On!