Sturnella Neglecta Poem by Belle Wassermeister
Sturnella Neglecta
seven syllables per line
try to do it ev'ry time
uncommon pattern, so true
rarely done, but you can, too
not so hard; give it a try
even Cowboy could get by
let your thoughts just sail away
linger on this lovely day
and don't ever question why
now I lay me down to sleep
expecting that I will keep
grandly dreaming of the day
little problems will give way
even big ones vanish, too
constant is my love for you
to think otherwise is wrong
and that's how I end this song
Even me? Maybe I could, and maybe I should! A fun poem; thanks for sharing!
Dillip, which names are wonderful? When you say 'you both' deserve praise, you meant Belle and who else?
Aha! I see what you did here! In addition to having exactly seven syllables per line and fun rhymes, there are THREE other elements at play here that make this poem nothing short of genius! Should I tell the other readers what they are?
Wonderful names! You both deserve praise! Wonderful job! !
In the poet's notes I asked if anyone knows what this type of poem is called. I have since learned that it is called 'syllabic verse'.
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
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5/10/2024 8:41:22 PM # 1.0.0.1119
Very clever and well done!