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 1 Month 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....



Reviews

An original poetic form created by you? How amazing!!!!
There is no critique...It is absolutely lovely. I read it twice!!!!!! I love the shape :-)
Congratulations are in order.
:-)
Sil

Posted 6 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Richard🖌

6 Years Ago

Ah, M'Lovely Sil,
How sweet your is heart to grace my humble work with such praise and accola.. read more
As always you have blessed your readers with a beautifully touching piece of poetry that not only gives us pleasure to read but also shares your knowledge of the different styles of poetry. It is always a pleasure to read your words Richard. I hope you’ve been well my old friend. 🌹💖 - mj

Posted 6 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Richard🖌

6 Years Ago

Thank you, Mary Jo, for your generous praise and expressed enjoyment of this original poetic form fr.. read more
heavenscentgirl1

6 Years Ago

You are very welcome and blessings to you also. 😘❤️
A lovely form and format, I am always grateful to see folks who take the time to make the poem beautiful in word and deed. And since this is the first I have read of you, I will not judge your sins as of yet, however, I am not expecting them to be an affront to my delicate sensibilities...lol. Great work!

Posted 6 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Richard🖌

6 Years Ago

Thank you, Sir,
For honoring me with your encouraging read and review, and how wonderful it i.. read more
I really like this format. It is a great introduction type piece.

Posted 6 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Richard🖌

6 Years Ago

Thanks for reading, commenting, and liking!
only a Master Poet like You, a an original Classical Barde can turn the page into prim parchment with vintage ink, title, words, picture, font, format, those little wondrous ornaments to decorate it, only with Your own personal ever-fine touch, Your luxurious Noble style, Your every ancient spiritual breath, a document that is wrapped up and saved in history, was there in the past, is here now and today, and will last for the many many years to come.

warmest happiest blessings, much Love***

Posted 6 Years Ago


lightsong

6 Years Ago

BTW, I like it better,
"Ever, an accomplished poet I've aspired to be."
than,
.. read more
Richard🖌

6 Years Ago

Thank you, warmly Gh,
Your praise, expressed enjoyment, and favor in each aspect of this uniq.. read more
Nicely done, Richard. You've always got something interesting in your box of poems.

Posted 6 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Richard🖌

6 Years Ago

Thanks for the nod, Tim.

How rewarding it is to know you found favor in this unique p.. read more
Oh my goodness Richard, this is wonderfully fun !

You are a talent indeed..

Always a pleasure..

Jazzy

Posted 6 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

J. J.  Nightingale

4 Years Ago

Sono ancora innamorato delle tue parole .. Abbi cura di te ... ♥
Richard🖌

4 Years Ago

Come sempre, anche le mie parole ti amano 🥀
J. J.  Nightingale

4 Years Ago

..............♥
It is a pleasure to read you and keep reading you. Exquisitely written, dear Richard. This is a level of art in poetry one can only aspire to achieve. I love it all. The poem, it's message, form and rhyme. It is indeed a pleasure to read and to behold.

Posted 6 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Richard🖌

6 Years Ago

Thank you ever-so warmly and gratefully, Divya Dear,
Your poetic expressions of praise and ap.. read more
Thank you for this wonderful piece. During my days as a promising writer I have always had in mind ways and means of making my writing more appealing by introducing different forms/styles to make my work more versatile. In reading you, the 'master' I am gradually more convinced that somehow this is possible/within reach.

Posted 6 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Richard🖌

6 Years Ago

Hello, Lady Kitty,
I is lovely seeing you today, reading and reviewing these rare verses from.. read more
I love the inverted pyramid, and the tone of the poem. Well written.

Posted 6 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Richard🖌

6 Years Ago

Thank you, Dear Ayesha,
I am so proud you're the first to read and comment on this rare littl.. read more

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