Grande Aspirations ⁓  (a poet's longing)

Grande Aspirations ⁓ (a poet's longing)

A Poem by Richard🖌
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Nabla Del (a type of concrete or shape poem)

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© 2023 Richard🖌


Author's Note

Richard🖌
"NABLA DEL"
an original poetic form
created by Richard W. Jenkins
© 12 Dec 2001

In the shape of an upside down (inverted) triangle, this form must be centered for full effect, but may be aligned left or right when formatting will not permit center alignment.
There is no set syllable count per line, but each descending line must be reduced by (at least) one or two letters, until there is one word at the bottom, and a smooth sided inverted triangle has been produced.
12 Lines total are required in the following order:
1 … Opening/Introduction Line
2 … Quatrains (4-Line verses)
1 … 3-Line Closing Verse (triplet)
Rhyme scheme is: x, xbxb, xcxc, xxx (x = no rhyme). But, by author's choice, there can be more rhymes, as long as the required minimum rhyme scheme is met.
Note: The Introduction line and verses are separated by a free space.
It can be a challenge … if you try it, just have fun!

Painting: A young Rembrandt Van Rijn, self-portrait, oil on panel, c.1625

All well-meant, constructive critique is welcome! : )

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Well, what a perfect poem to read after spending a good part of my day working on my poems...
I love the image and the fabulous layout of your poem.
Gosh, how true are these words...one hopes the reader will take time to reread our words more than twice...each time gaining more about the meaning behind the words..
This original form of yours dear Richard is so interesting. It lends itself so well to your words..
I now have gone back for the fourth time to explore this new form and to capture more of you in your poem..Loved it as I do all your marvellous work...
Lisa, 7pm and about to have dinner..


Posted 2 Months Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Lisasview

1 Month Ago

Hi Richard,
Thrilled to actually have time to work on my computer..in between my always crazy.. read more
Richard🖌

1 Month Ago

Lemme know if you need a helping hand.
Lisasview

1 Month Ago

Oh I am sure I will....



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WOW AND NOW READ IT BACKWARDS
IT WILL READ

ALL TO(FOR)YOU
MY "LOVE"

READ ME AGAIN
SIT BACK FOR A WHILE
ADJUDGED ALL MY SINS
AFTER YOU'VE READ MY PEN

TO(HE) ENFOLD(S?) ALL THINGS THAT HE CAN
WITH MIND,HEART, AND SOUL REACHING.
IM NAUGHT BUT A PLAIN AND SIMPLE MAN
THO' I YEARN THE MOST WONDROUS DREAMS
Ever, An accomplished poet

(I CHANGED FOR HIS PEN
THOUGH HE ENFOLD ALL THINGS THAT HE CAN
WITH MIND,HEART, AND SOUL REACHING
IM NAUGHT BUT A PLAIN AND SIMPLE MAN
THO' I YEARN THE MOST WONDROUS DREAMS)

Ever, An accomplished poet (I'LL ASPIRE TO BE)

(FOR ME LOL)


THIS IS SO AMAZING.......DID YOU FORGET IT? OR IT WAS JUST ME WHO DISCOVERED IT

A QUICK QUESTION SINCE I DISCOVERED IT FIRST
DOES THAT MEAN ITS MINE?(JOKE)

Posted 2 Weeks Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Richard🖌

1 Week Ago

Thank you, Snow,

It's oddly interesting how you've turned my poem on its head, playin.. read more
Snow_

1 Week Ago

Thank you I Will not take it...Its too awesome
Well, what a perfect poem to read after spending a good part of my day working on my poems...
I love the image and the fabulous layout of your poem.
Gosh, how true are these words...one hopes the reader will take time to reread our words more than twice...each time gaining more about the meaning behind the words..
This original form of yours dear Richard is so interesting. It lends itself so well to your words..
I now have gone back for the fourth time to explore this new form and to capture more of you in your poem..Loved it as I do all your marvellous work...
Lisa, 7pm and about to have dinner..


Posted 2 Months Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Lisasview

1 Month Ago

Hi Richard,
Thrilled to actually have time to work on my computer..in between my always crazy.. read more
Richard🖌

1 Month Ago

Lemme know if you need a helping hand.
Lisasview

1 Month Ago

Oh I am sure I will....
:-) Read me again? OK. I got the book, your countless lessons, (and corrections lol) Yep! I HAVE read a lot... and I know there is still more! Enjoying every moment too!

Posted 4 Months Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Richard🖌

4 Months Ago

Thank you, Susan 😊

For supporting me and for being a consistently dedicated, hardw.. read more
I LOVE THIS WRITE, this is just simply amazing.
So very creative, love the form and the picture.

Posted 6 Months Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Richard🖌

6 Months Ago

Thank you most gratefully, Meg 🌻

For selecting this unique original poetic form to.. read more
Tremendous work Richard. Great form.

Posted 7 Months Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

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Richard🖌

7 Months Ago

(The site keeps cutting-off my response to your review … I'll try once more.)

Thank.. read more
I would never judge your sins. They are yours to live with, and ours to forgive. But then, the sins do make for good reading and bring us back again and again. I'll add architectural poet to the many accomplishments of your pen.

Posted 1 Year Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Richard🖌

1 Year Ago

Thank you, William,

For selecting this rather challenging poetic effort to read and c.. read more
Hi Richard,
I am a new member who received your name from Chris on one of my reviews and Wow! [a word I rarely use] this poem came up at the top of your list when I typed your name into the Search box. I think it is a very creative poem displayed in one of the most unique and beautiful layouts I have ever seen.
I read that it is your original form and looks way too difficult for me to try but regardless I am amazed by your poetic artistry, I truly appreciate understand and relate to your rhyming message too.

Thank you sincerely Richard for sharing this outstanding work,
Roth

An aside:
Chris said one of my poems is a 'classic style' and said you could explain what that means, if you can please? The poem is the POET.

Posted 2 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Richard🖌

2 Years Ago

Greetings, New Member! 🤜✫🤛

What a pleasure it is to receive such an appreciat.. read more
Roth Jordain

2 Years Ago

Thank you Richard,
Your help is highly regarded and greatly appreciated. I have written poetr.. read more
Amazed at the skill shown here, Richard.. and certainly not for the first time.

May I ask a question please: which came first, the words or the form? Did the one suggest a, 'I wonder if.. ..? or did the other throw itself on your mercy? There's no doubt that the form is conscientiously filled with meaningful phrases.. but.. am intrigued and wondering..

Take care, keep safe. Please

Posted 4 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

emmajoy

4 Years Ago

Thank you, Richard.. not sure I actually have the answer I was looking for, especially as its origin.. read more
Richard🖌

4 Years Ago

In looking back through my old spiral notebook I ran across my original Nabla Del form and poem, as-.. read more
emmajoy

4 Years Ago

Many thanks for doing that, Richard, how very thoughtful. Anything that helps me understand, even i.. read more
I love shape poems and I'm admiring this one as I find them esp difficult. I thought I saw this form employed by someone else. It's a fab poem you created and how you say you yearn the wondrous dreams but are a simple guy, that is relatable to me too somewhat as I love meekness. Kudos!!

plz pleez do read and comment my newest poem too. I like to know poets thoughts.



Posted 4 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Richard🖌

4 Years Ago

Hi, Dear Zaynab 🌾

It is wonderful to find your name under one of my humble little .. read more

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