Poetry Friday – War of the Roses

12 Aug

Hi, everyone! Welcome.🌹

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Word Craft Poetry – Colleen Chesebro Poetry Challenge

Last month, Colleen Chesebro asked Yvette Calleiro to select a syllabic form for us to learn more about. Yvette’s choice was a form that Gwen Plano created, called the 4-11. You can find her 4-11 form HERE.

Gwen says the 4-11 is a stanza of eleven lines, four syllables each line. The beginning line also repeats as the last line. Here is Gwen’s example.

So here’s my attempt at Gwen Plano’s 4-11 poetry style: War of the Roses🥀

🌹Lover’s quarrel 
War of roses
Can you hear my
heart shattering?
Who are we but
lovers who know
each other’s hearts?
Please take me back
You are my soul
Kiss and make up
Lover’s quarrel
🌹

I hope you enjoyed the poem. Thanks for stopping by. Have a fabulous day❣️

41 Responses to “Poetry Friday – War of the Roses”

  1. olganm August 12, 2022 at 3:01 pm #

    Love your poem, Vashti. Well done!

    Liked by 2 people

    • Vashti Q August 13, 2022 at 11:07 am #

      Hi Olga! It’s lovely to see you. I’m happy you enjoyed the poem. Thank you❣️

      Like

  2. John W. Howell August 12, 2022 at 3:35 pm #

    Great job, Vashti 😁

    Liked by 2 people

  3. marthabookworks August 12, 2022 at 5:22 pm #

    You write beautiful poetry.

    Liked by 1 person

    • Vashti Q August 13, 2022 at 11:06 am #

      Thank you, Martha❣️I’m happy you liked it.

      Like

  4. Madeleine August 12, 2022 at 5:38 pm #

    I love it!!

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  5. Gwen M. Plano August 12, 2022 at 7:52 pm #

    Beautifully poignant, Vashti. I hope they kissed and made up. 💞

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    • Vashti Q August 13, 2022 at 11:03 am #

      They did kiss and made up.♥️
      Thank you for creating this lovely poetry form, Gwen!

      Like

  6. memadtwo August 12, 2022 at 9:51 pm #

    Those quarrels can be devastating. I too hope they found each other again. (K)

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    • Vashti Q August 13, 2022 at 11:01 am #

      They call it heartbreak for a reason. There’s real physical pain. No worries, though. These two will make it. Thank you.🥰

      Liked by 1 person

  7. D.L. Finn, Author August 13, 2022 at 4:03 am #

    I love how this became a story, Vashti 🙂 Fingers crossed they make up xo

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    • Vashti Q August 13, 2022 at 10:57 am #

      Thank you, Denise! They do make up, and they lived happily ever after.😘

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      • D.L. Finn, Author August 13, 2022 at 11:09 am #

        🙂

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  8. harmonykentonline August 13, 2022 at 7:00 am #

    Oh how those quarrels can break a heart! Brilliantly done, Vashti 💕🙂

    Liked by 1 person

    • Vashti Q August 13, 2022 at 10:55 am #

      Yes! You’re so right. I felt this one. Thank you, Harmony❣️

      Liked by 1 person

  9. Jan Sikes August 13, 2022 at 12:23 pm #

    A fabulous response to the prompt, Vashti!

    Liked by 1 person

    • Vashti Q August 16, 2022 at 7:17 am #

      I’m so glad you enjoyed the poem, Jan. Thank you❣️

      Like

  10. Colleen Chesebro: WordCraftPoetry August 13, 2022 at 3:38 pm #

    Oh, well done, Sis! I loved the image and your poem. ❤️

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  11. Jill Weatherholt August 13, 2022 at 5:03 pm #

    Beautiful, Vashti! xo

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  12. D. Wallace Peach August 14, 2022 at 5:24 pm #

    Such tumultuous emotions in a lovers’ quarrel. Loved the poem and the form has been really fun. Well done, Vashti.

    Liked by 1 person

    • Vashti Q August 16, 2022 at 7:22 am #

      You’re so right about that. I’m happy you liked the poem. Gwen did an amazing job coming up with this form. It is fun. Thank you very much!🥰

      Liked by 1 person

  13. yvettemcalleiro August 14, 2022 at 6:02 pm #

    Love it, Vashti! Well done! 🙂 If you haven’t already, make sure you add it to the link that Colleen provides so everyone can see it. 🙂

    Liked by 1 person

    • Vashti Q August 16, 2022 at 7:25 am #

      Hi Yvette! I’m ecstatic that you enjoyed the post. I’m sure I did add the link but I’ll double check. Thank you❣️

      Liked by 1 person

  14. robbiesinspiration August 15, 2022 at 1:33 am #

    This is very beautiful, Vashti.

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  15. ben Alexander August 15, 2022 at 3:22 pm #

    this makes me think of a soap opera! 😀

    ~David

    Liked by 1 person

    • Vashti Q August 16, 2022 at 7:12 am #

      😂Soap operas do mimic real life sometimes. Thank you for stopping by and leaving a comment.😊

      Liked by 1 person

  16. dgkaye August 15, 2022 at 4:41 pm #

    Beautiful but very sad. I hope these lovers find their way back to each other ❤

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  17. jaye22 August 16, 2022 at 6:39 pm #

    Great poem Vashti, so lovely, thank you so much for sharing 💖💖💖

    Liked by 1 person

    • Vashti Q August 26, 2022 at 10:09 pm #

      Thank you, Jaye! I’m happy you like it.💗🌸💗

      Like

  18. judeitakali August 26, 2022 at 1:35 am #

    This was perfect for the 4-11

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