a tailored upheaval
a noisy gathering
more than a smattering
angry chants raged
Pat
2/04/21
The elements of the Abhanga are:
- stanzaic, written in any number of 4 line stanzas.
- syllabic, 6-6-6-4 syllables each
- rhymed L2 and L3 rhyme. Often internal rhyme is employed. End rhyme scheme x a a x , x being unrhymed.
I am trying this form that is new to me called the Abhanga. To read more about it or to participate over at Colleen’s blog go here.
#TANKA TUESDAY #POETRY CHALLENGE NO. 211, #Abhanga, or #PoetsChoice
Also linked to Open Link Night over at dVerse Poets Pub where Lillian is hosting. Visit or participate here
Interesting Style Pat and lots to take in and think about.
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It is different, I especially like the rhyming in the middle there.
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Oh my, a poetry form challenge! Well done, Pat. I wish all the noise, upheaval and anger would stop already.
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I keep hoping..
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And my prayers are like using the redial button 🙂
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They did indeed. How to turn things around? (K)
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Everything in time.
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I love ‘a tailored upheaval,’ Pat! Very clever. You did a great job with this new form. 😀 xo
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Thank you Vashti, glad you like it😀
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Excellent
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Current events… close to home.
Still working on sorting that one out, they are. (If only Yoda could help!!!)
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Yep! It’s a head scratcher!
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Tailored upheaval… that packs a punch.
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Thanks Björn.
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Wow! I love that you embraced this form. Those rhyming elements are so fun. Well done, Pat! ❤
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Yes, that was the fun part🙂. Thank you Colleen 😀.
Pat
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Always a pleasure. 🥰
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I am always learning something new at dVerse, after all these years! Had not heard of the Abhanga….fascinating form. And you’ve used it so well here. Of course, being from Boston and the US, with the impeachment trial starting this week in the Senate, your words remind me of the insurrection that happened at the US Capitol on January 6th.
So glad you posted to OLN!
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Yes, current event has us all on our toes. Thank you Lillian.
Pat
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Very strong premise. Let me know how you find it.
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