Cloud-shrouded, yet still you are there,
melodies slide through air
in moonsong
loud and clear. Without a regret,
we live; never forget
we’re moonstruck
and love-mad, bewitched by the light
of centuries, the sight
of moonglow
river reflected, directed
at you—so, connected,
a moonsoul
dancing in wind’s susurration
without hesitation
in moonjoy.
For dVerse. Grace has asked us to write a Compound Word Verse:
“a poetry form invented by Margaret R. Smith that consists of five 3-line stanzas, for a total of 15 lines. The last line of each stanza ends in a compound word and these compound words share a common stem word which is taken from the title.”
How could I not write about the moon when I took this photo this morning? This is a first draft. 😀
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Wow! That is an incredible photograph. I am struck by how many new forms of poetry there are. I’m wondering what the impulse behind it is: a form of play, a challenge, or needing a new form to express an experience that doesn’t align with currently existing forms.
Thank you. I have no idea. This one was difficult ,I thought , to make it not sound too stilted.
You’re welcome. It didn’t sound stilted to me. I did wonder about the rhyme scheme.
Thank you very much, Liz.
The rhyme scheme is the end words of the first and second lines of each stanza rhyme, but a new rhyme for each stanza.
Is the rhyme scheme required by the form or up to the poet?
It’s part of the form. Go to the dVerse link for more info. The not rhyming third line seemed sort of abrupt to me, so I tried to make it flow into the next line.
Ah, okay. That answers my question, thanks!
Most mooney! Particularly like “moonjoy”.
Thank you!🌝
How could you not? And, of course, you succeeded with flying colours! Fabulous!!
Thank you so much! 😘
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Wow! You nailed this one, Merril! Beautiful! And the photo is stunning!
Thank you very much, Jill! 😀
Fabulous, I am moonstruck by the photo and poem. Love the compound words of moonjoy and moonsoul.
Thank you so much, Grace. And thank you for hosting!
I agree it is difficult not to sound forced with this format, but you certaiinly did a credible job!
Thank you so much, Beverly!
You played the format well, I liked it.
Thank you!
Well written Merril, and enjoyable to read my friend. Sticking to the 883 was tough. I just went light and a bit mirthful, with the essence of my piece, which allowed me to stay solid. I do not like poetry forms, though it can be more fun as a puzzle than serious writing. However, if I do form, my OCD nature forces me to strive for exactness, or it bothers me all day and beyond. I hate that aspect of myself. That’s why I am primarily free verse. Good piece here my friend… 👍🏼🙂
Thank you very much, Rob. I like writing and reading some forms, others not so much!😀
Wonderful! Like a magic dance. (K)
Thank you so much, Kerfe!
I love your word choice! That photo 😮 is just stunning! 🧡
Thank you so much, Colleen! 💙
You could add this form to your list. 😀
I agree. I like the compound word play. You’re so good at that and it’s wonderful creativity. ❤
Thank you! I think it’s a form that can sound very stilted, so I’m glad you think it worked.
I need to try this out for myself. Things are calming down so I should have more poetry time.
Excellent!
stunning shot, and your poem feels like a dance to me
Oh, that’s lovely, Kate. Thank you!
pleasure Merril!
Gorgeous verses, your title and image are perfect, I’m “bewitched by the light!” 🌜🤩
Thank you very much, Tricia! That moon was SO bright. 🌙 💙
Moonjoy! I love it, this flight of words that takes us from river to air to moonglow. Beautifully written, Merrill.
pax,
dora
Thank you for your lovely comment, Dora!
You’re most welcome!
Bravo luv it
Much💜love
Thank you, Gillena. 💙
I love your photo, and these variations on the theme of the moon! I love the sense of ever-present connection with the moon that this poem evokes:
‘Without a regret,
we live; never forget
we’re moonstruck’
These lines really spoke to me 🙂
Thank you so much, Ingrid. I’m so pleased the lines really spoke to you! 💙
Beautifully done. Love the photo & the way the poem flows..
Thank you so much!
Beautiful wordplay doing justice to a splendid photograph
Thank you very much, Derrick.
Very moony, very lovely, very joyful. I’m always moonstruck.
Thank you! I am, as well. 😀
You’ve been capturing some gorgeous photos on your morning walks. “Moonsoul” and “moonjoy” are such wonderful words. Beautifully done. 🙂
Thank you very much, Robin. So pleased you enjoyed the words and photo.
Beautiful moon glow 🌙
Thank you!
Lovely! The picture is beautiful and no wonder you went moony eyed! Fantastic! 💙
Thank you so much! 💙
Huge sighs from Bend Oregon … this is luscious.
Thank you so much, Helen!
Great use of “susurration” and I love the image I see from “moonjoy.”
Thank you so much. I was determined to get susurration to fit. 😀
I loved it such that I read it twice. Just beautiful. 💜❤
Thank you so much! 💙
Nicely written 👍🤝
Thank you!
I love it a lot… mostly how you turned it to comfort in the final stanza. I thought of a compound word in Swedish with moon that directly translated would say moonstreet which is the moon’s reflected in water.
Thank you so much, Bjorn.
Interesting about the Swedish word.
Moonglade (which is not a well known English word) is moonlight reflected on water.
Mmmm I almost wish it was titled “in moonjoy”
Thank you. 🌙
Moon in our life, is all we need
Thank you. Yes.
Wow🥺🥺🥺
Thank you.
Beautifully written !
Thank you!
Most welcome !
This flowed beautifully, Merrill. Amazing photo. Love the word moon-joy!
Thank you so much!
I was quite pleased with that word, too. 🌙
Beautiful
Thank you.
Moon is such a good word to play with. You made some lovely combinations—moonsong, of course.
I agree about the abrupt aspect of this form. I’m not keen on the imposition of the base word either as there aren’t too many obvious ones. I almost used moon too 🙂
Thank you–and of course you did. 😀
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Yes, that photo definitely deserved a poem, and the poem is lovely. It flows beautifully.
Thank you very much!
The energy of birds at sunrise while the moon takes the energy of others to rest. Beautiful.
Thank you very much!
Beautiful 💖💫
Thank you! 💙