asked seed
of still mind
“Why empty?
My fall has roused and promised.”
and
thought
began
SPARKING
asked bud
of small thought
“Why halting?
My lift has swelled and stirred.”
and
idea
began
GROWING
asked plant
of languished idea
“Why stalling?
My vines have stretched and twisted.”
and
plans
began
SHAPING
asked flower
then of me
“Why wilting?
My petals have touched and colored.”
and
I
began
MOVING
~
Words and Photography ©2017 Tanya Cliff ~ to contact me
Entry posted in poetry & vers l’avant. Bookmark the permalink.
~
Note: My friend, Jonathan Noble has dubbed this poetry form “vers l’avant”, or forward verse. It is a free verse repeated progressively, or cyclically, through a series of stages. I love his label. My first experiment with the form was “One for the Tree: Seasons”.
Yet again hypnotic words of you …
Thank you! I love the way you phrased that and will endeavor to live up to it.😊
Splendid! I believe this may be the best vers l’avant thus far (not to compare too closely, though, because all yours have been so good!) Simply beautiful and so very fluid! Kudos w/peace and blessings to you!
Thank you so much, Jonathan! I was hoping you would like it. I had to travel back to your site to find “vers l’avant”, but now I’m tagging them that way.
Have a wonderful day, my friend, and happy writing!
Ah! Now that your tagging “vers l’avant” it’s somehow more official! We just might be starting a whole new genre now! 🙂
Cool!…I hope you go back and tag yours as well. I love playing with the style.😊
I just might have to do that! 😉
I do love the name! It was a good choice.😊
Thank you! It does have a certain ring to it, doesn’t it? 🙂
I think so!
I have about run out of adjectives to compliment your work! This is stylish, smart, and skillful, Tanya. I really like this poem…it is thought provoking and uplifting! Good job…
Steve 🙂
Thank you, Steve! I’m blushing now.
😊 This is a structure I enjoy working within. I love the free verse elements, but my brain sees things in patterns. I get to explore both facets here.
Have a wonderful day, and thank you for all your support!😊
Interesting…and, no need to blush. You are a very talented writer in verse and prose. Just own it, little lady!
I wish for half the talent you have…but I’ll keep working at things.
Enjoy your Wisconsin evening…stay warm!
🙂
Thank you, Steve! I will. You enjoy your evening as well.😊
🙂
Your style is changing, Tanya. I really like this new work. Quite uplifting and very thought-provoking: what good poetry should be! Thank you. Lovely pic, too.
Thank you, Roger! That’s very encouraging. I’m continuing to work at it, as we all are…Lol
The new poems are fascinating and I like them very much. Do keep at them. Best wishes,
Roger.
😊
Super bit of verse… And, fantastic portait of you. Intelligent eyes, you have!
Thank you! I’m glad you enjoyed the piece. As to the eyes…I had nothing to do with that part…Lol
I love this Tanya. It’s awesome and there is this nice rythm to it. Well done.
Thank you! I really appreciate that. Glad you enjoyed it.
You are welcome. Always love your posts.
Thank you, again. That means a lot to me! 😊
💞💝
❤
I’m so glad I found you again. It’s a delight to read your posts! And what a beauty you are! That photo is stunning!!! 🙂 <3
Thank you, Natalie! I really appreciate that. I have to thank my daughter for the photo though…😊
Well tell her for me that she did a great job!!! 🙂 <3
I will do that, Natalie. Thank you!
You’re welcome‼️❌⭕️