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Celestial Dance

Joel Hawksley

Tyburn
Brightly,
Lightly,
Nightly
Tightly,
Stars shine brightly, lightly in the sky,
Moon moves nightly, tightly passing by.

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I don't know if my interpretation of the instruction is correct, but this poem should be a six-line poem consisting of 2,2,2,2,9,9 syllables A Tyburn poem is a six-line poem consisting of 2,2,2,2,9,9 syllables. The first four lines rhyme and are all descriptive words, while the last two lines rhyme and incorporate the first, second, third, and fourth lines as the fifth to eighth syllables.

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Written on October 12, 2024

Submitted by yelskwah on December 27, 2024

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Quick analysis:

Scheme AAAABB
Closest metre Iambic dimeter
Characters 117
Words 21
Stanzas 1
Stanza Lengths 6
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Joel Hawksley

 · 1967 · Massachusetts

Joel Hawksley has always been drawn to the power of words. Born into a world of contradictions and complexities, he found solace and expression in poetry from an early age. His journey as a poet began as a way to navigate and make sense of the world around him—a world filled with both beauty and profound historical significance.    Joel's many careers have been as varied as the themes he explores in his poetry. From politics and business to his time in the US Army, he has experienced the many facets of human endeavor and history. These experiences have provided abundant material for his poetic work, allowing him to write authentically and deeply.   For 37 years, poetry was a private form of journaling, a way to cope with life's challenges and celebrate its moments of significance. Only recently, Joel began to share his work with the world, hoping to bring reflection, understanding, and perhaps inspiration to those who read his words. more…

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  • susan.brumel
    susan.brumel
    Interesting poetic style, and very pretty imagery, Joel.
    LikeReply2 months ago

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