{ Trip To Hell }: : : : : : : : : : : F.O.R.M. Blitz. Poem by Manohar Bhatia

The BLITZ poem is well named as fifty short lines are read in rapid fire fashion.

This form was invented by poet Robert Keim in 2008.
The format is unique- twenty-four couplets, each line beginning with the last word of the previous couplet, ending with two single word lines, the last word of lines 48 and 47, respectively. The lines are short and fast, but consist of at least two words (other than the last two lines) , and most are common or recognizable phrases. The blitz lends itself well to being read aloud.

There is no meter or rhyme used in a blitz. Though fast-paced, the concept that the poet wants to convey will be revealed slowly throughout the piece, as less meaningful phrases give way to those more relevant when taken in total. Continuous repetition through the poem keeps the reader (or listener) interested and allows for a quick cadence. The end is a poignant comment on the concept.

Note: : Outsourced the description with courtesy of Jack Huber of Wichita (USA) All thanks to my mentor, Jack Huber, who taught me to write F.O.R.M. poetry and I successfully wrote the above poem: : BLITZ.

Manohar Bhatia.