Grande Aspirations ⁓ (a poet's longing)

Nabla Del (a type of concrete or shape poem)

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Author's Note

"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! : )

Reviews

[Lisasview]

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..

[Richard🖌]

M'Dear Lady Lisa 🌾

Such a happy moment you've created by taking the rare essence of my uniquely penned poetic effort to dinner with your appetite … I hope it blended well with your wine … I know your treasured words of love, appreciation, understanding, and praise went perfectly with mine.🍷
Perhaps, you might venture forth with a try at this form … it would be quite an interesting and rewarding challenge for you to perfect, me thinks.
There are numerous others onsite who've done an exemplary job of it; so, I know You can.

A warm thank you hug, Charming Poetess, for gifting an olde bard such an inspiring, joy-filled review! ⁓ Richard🖌

[Lisasview]

Hi Richard,
Thrilled to actually have time to work on my computer..in between my always crazy day. So I need to see exactly how to go about this form as I think it is so interesting...
Lisa

[Richard🖌]

Lemme know if you need a helping hand.

[Lisasview]

Oh I am sure I will....

[Judy Emery/ Lilly Emery]

I would like to pen down for you how I feel as I was reading your beautiful words. I loved it.:)

[Richard🖌]

Thank you, Lilly, ever-so gratefully for selecting one of my little pieces to read, enjoy, and leave such a rewarding review for.

That you "love " anything about my writing is graciousness beyond anything I could have hoped for … hugs to you! ⁓ Richard : )

[Silmara McGarry]

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

[Richard🖌]

Ah, M'Lovely Sil,
How sweet your is heart to grace my humble work with such praise and accolades of love and appreciation.

Warm and happy blessings of many thanks, Dear Lady-Poet! ⁓ Richard : )

[heavenscentgirl1]

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

[Richard🖌]

Thank you, Mary Jo, for your generous praise and expressed enjoyment of this original poetic form from my personal portfolio.
I have been quite well; thank you for the well wish, my Friend … I wish as much to thee.

Warmest blessings! ⁓ Richard : )

[heavenscentgirl1]

You are very welcome and blessings to you also. 😘❤️

[Crowley]

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!

[Richard🖌]

Thank you, Sir,
For honoring me with your encouraging read and review, and how wonderful it is you found favor in this unique little concrete piece.

Thank you for the needed brevity, too, Dear Poet! ⁓ Richard : )

[Lyn Anderson]

I really like this format. It is a great introduction type piece.

[Richard🖌]

Thanks for reading, commenting, and liking!

[lightsong]

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***

[lightsong]

BTW, I like it better,
"Ever, an accomplished poet I've aspired to be."
than,
"An accomplished poet I've ever aspired to be."

it gives it more power 😊

[Richard🖌]

Thank you, warmly Gh,
Your praise, expressed enjoyment, and favor in each aspect of this unique piece certainly reward an olde bard's humble efforts, encouraging and inspiring his worn and battered pen to dance again upon the page.

I cannot express enough how grateful I feel from the touches of your gracious and affectionate words, Dear Poetess … hugs 'n blessings! ⁓ Richard : )

[Relic]

Nicely done, Richard. You've always got something interesting in your box of poems.

[Richard🖌]

Thanks for the nod, Tim.

How rewarding it is to know you found favor in this unique piece! ⁓ Richard

[J. J. Nightingale]

Oh my goodness Richard, this is wonderfully fun !

You are a talent indeed..

Always a pleasure..

Jazzy

[Richard🖌]

Good afternoon, Dear Jasmine*
Thank you ever-so warmly for your lovely presence.
There is always a smile on my leathery lips when I see you've reviewed one of my humble little pieces, because I know you'll have left me a delightful treat.

Sure enough, no one makes me feel the kind of inspiration You do … hugs! ⁓ Richard : )

[J. J. Nightingale]

HUGS back to you.......:)................. YRW

[J. J. Nightingale]

Still in love.....................................♥

[J. J. Nightingale]

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

[Richard🖌]

Come sempre, anche le mie parole ti amano 🥀

[J. J. Nightingale]

..............♥

[AYVID N]

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.

[Richard🖌]

Thank you ever-so warmly and gratefully, Divya Dear,
Your poetic expressions of praise and appreciation always strum and delightful chord within.
That you, such an accomplished artist, love anything about my poetry is sweetly inspiring to my senses.

You're a wonderfully generous reviewer, whose sincerity caresses my hopes … most joyful hugs! ⁓ Richard : )

[kitty]

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.

[Richard🖌]

Hello, Lady Kitty,
I is lovely seeing you today, reading and reviewing these rare verses from my old pen in the Nabla Del form.
In accommodating your desire to make your writing more appealing and versatile, I can think of no form better suited or more unique than this … within reach, surely.
What a gratifying honor it would be for a poetess of your note to compose in one of my original forms.
Please, let me know when/if you do.

Kitty, you are certainly welcome, and I thank you most warmly and gratefully for your expressive words in appreciation and enjoyment … happy hugs! ⁓ Richard : )