Today we are allowed to post on dVerse what is called OPEN LINK this one below was posted by myself several years ago.
Searching and with good fortune found this particular but exciting format on shadowpoetry.com. A form invented by Christina R Jussaume and titled it — “The Christ-in-a-Rhyme,” a shape poem of the spiritual nature.
This poetry, when completed consists of five 3-lined stanzas that must rhyme; with a syllable count of each stanza, is as follows:
Stanza 1 – 8 syllables
Stanza 2 – 14 syllables
Stanza 3 – 7 syllables
Stanza 4 and 5 – 5 syllables.
The poem should be centered to show the cross that is created.
Below is my humble attempt, I hope you enjoy it and will try writing one today, yourself. Your challenge from me!
Empty ourselves God will fill us.
Peace of soul true happiness plus,
nevermore will there be mistrust!
Recall Saint John “The Word was made flesh and dwelt amongst us.”
We were born to live — Christ born to die — charged as treasonous.
Christ gives, without taking back — His passion love with surplus.
Jesus hangs for all to see,
suffering — to set us free
until our eternity.
Stop — and don’t delay
admit deeds today …
failures on our way.
Shame on behavior.
Precious blood to pour.
— Truly a savior —
Nicely done.
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Thanks, it was a challenge!
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This is one of your best! 🙂
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WoW, do you think so! I love you for saying so!
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Tricky format. Nicely done!
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That was great shape poem.
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A very interesting way to write and keep to a form and shape.
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Wonderful shape poem!
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Thank you, appreciated reply!
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Look to the cross…what a Savior!
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You got that right!
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Beautifully done! 💝
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Neat form!
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Reblogged this on Where Genres Collide Traci Kenworth YA Author & Book Blogger for all Genres as well as craft books and commented:
Nice.
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Lovely shape poetry! ❤
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But I always wonder what is the greatest sin…
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I believe it’s the breaking of the First Commandment!
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