In LINE MESSAGING poetry, the final line of each stanza may be compiled to create an entirely new poem with its own independent message (a poem within a poem). It appears there are no rules for number of stanzas, or rhyme scheme. This form was created by Angel Favazza.
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MARIE ELENA’S ATTEMPT
David
He considers profoundly The beauty before him, Knowing she belongs to another. He uses his authority to order her Husband to the front lines. He feels no remorse For death in war is honorable. Yes? Besides, What does it profit a man If the perks of royalty elude him? He is convinced his king-heart is selfless; That his royal power is used For the wellbeing of his people, And not as a means To gain the world And all therein. He seeks only what is best for this worthy creature. Surely he could give her what Uriah could not. Surely for this precious gem, Uriah would be willing to give his life And forfeit his soul. © Copyright Marie Elena – 2013 Independent Message: What does it profit a man To gain the world, And forfeit his soul? (Mark 8:36) I have to admit that this was one of the hardest forms I’ve ever attempted. Walt, yours is nothing short of amazing. ~ Marie ElenaWALT’S MESSAGE:
A HEART IN THE SILENCE OF LOVE
Silence is a comforting companion,
a reminder that peace soothes
and love is the cure for
a heart left to languish.
Even when it seems to be hopeless,
you find a way to embrace
life as the gift it is,
you are not far from
living to the fullest
in the throes of a lifetime love,
Fondness of heart strengthens
in the absence of it, But above it all
you know that life is in the living,
and love is found in the giving.
For it is the truest of hearts that
never feels abandoned for lack of it
© Copyright Walter J Wojtanik 2013
The independent (poem) message:
LOVE LIVES ON
A heart left to languish
in the throes of a lifetime love,
never feels abandoned for lack of it
© Copyright Walter J Wojtanik 2013
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