Quatervois

Nabla Del (a type of concrete or shape poem)

Quatervois

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Once, I was a lonely soul, though never alone.

 

In aequoreal waves, thoughts still swirl,

and innocent waters flow e'er so near.

Perennially ~ my veins ooze blood

as cracks in my mind reappear.

 

The light within shines new

o’er the sky’s hazy blue,

if yesteryear could be

a dream come true.

 

In my palms,

I’ll hold

you.

❣️

Nabla Del

A 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 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) 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 (author's choice) there can be more rhymes, as long as the required minimum rhyme scheme is met.

Author's Note

Quatervois - a crossroads; or a critical decision or turning point in one's life.

Reviews

[Richard🖌]

Masterfully done, Doctor Yumnakay!
From picture to title and lovely presentation, your smooth design carries us through the essence of your beautifully rendered romantic poetry, to your ending heart.
You've certainly done my humble little form gracefully and perfectly … I could not have wished for a more perfect representation than this marvelous rendition from your amazingly creative imagination.
I wish I'd done this one, myself.

Thank you again, my fine, ultra-talented student, for making an olde bard's soul smile with joy … truly, I am honored! ⁓ Richard 😊

[Dr. YumnaKay]

Your review and praise is more than what I could deserve, Richard! From the moment I read that piece of yours in this form, I was itching to try it ;)
Thank you so much for appreciating and your beautiful words here, sir. :))

[Richard🖌]

My words are but a mere pittance of the pleasure derived from your willingness and dedication, Lady Yumna⁓🌼

[Coyote Poetry]

A wonderful poem dear friend. You create a meaningful poem to read. Thank you for sharing the amazing poetry.
Coyote

[Dr. YumnaKay]

I'm glad you think so. Thank you so much for your lovely words here. Appreciated :)

[jacob erin-cilberto]

a beautiful love poem the shape reminds me of a both a diamond and a tornado...sort of like what love is...

that being caught between ...the tenderness mixed with the disaster.

but well worth facing and embracing.
j.

[Dr. YumnaKay]

Ah, love in the shape of a tornado..yes, that's how I see it too. Thank you so much for your words here, Jacob. Always appreciated.

[Crowley]

Very cool and learning from one of the best poets on this site. This read eloquently and has a razor sharp edge. It may send a few rummaging for their dictionaries!!! Great work!!!

[Dr. YumnaKay]

I came by all those words myself some days back and wanted to use them in a piece of mine so I'm glad you like it ;) thank you so much for appreciating, Crowley :))

[Chris Shaw]

Not only is this visually pleasing it is highly creative and the language you have used delightful. Looks as though much effort went into the creation of this little gem Dr Y.

Chris

[Dr. YumnaKay]

I was more taken with the word "Quatervois" and wanted to convey that feeling without using that word specifically in this write. The placing did take quite an effort but I'm glad you like the outcome, Christine. Thank you so much for appreciating :)

[Chris Shaw]

To me it looked like a lot of hard work was involved and I tried to think how I would approach it. Gave up :))

[Gypsy Warrior Queen]

Your creativity never ceases to amaze and attract me... I often feel transported into the abstract being of energy flow within these bedazzling writes.

[Dr. YumnaKay]

Ah, I'm always humbled by your words on my snippets, Queenie. Thank you so much for appreciating this one. x