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....

[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 : )

[ayesha cullen]

I love the inverted pyramid, and the tone of the poem. Well written.

[Richard🖌]

Thank you, Dear Ayesha,
I am so proud you're the first to read and comment on this rare little piece … I've composed in this form only about half a dozen times.
Thank you for the nice compliment, and that you love anything about my poetry is gratification I could not have expected, but I'm keeping it. ; )

Big hug of happiness to you! ⁓ Richard