Friday, August 14, 2020

Poetic Form 56: Imayo

 

I fear the day will retreat - like a broken line

Letting the enemy through - giving into fear

A sun sets on more than time - our hopes have color

Shining through the hues of light - night brings falling dreams


Poetic Form #56: Imayo

The imayo form originates from Japan and has four lines with 12 syllables in each line. 

There is a planned caesura (or pause) between the first seven syllables and the final 

five syllables of each line.

 

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