Poetry Challenge #53-Shandorma Anyone?
Sometimes when you want to write a poem, it helps to use a poetic form. It helps you stretch…
Poetry Challenge #53
Shandorma Anyone?
The Shadorma is a six-line poem which originated in Spain.
A Shandorma has a fixed number of syllables on each line: 3/5/3/3/7/5. That’s it. That’s the one rule.
A Shandorma can be written about any subject. It does not need to rhyme.
You can connect many together to write a longer poem.
Here are two samples Cindy Faughnan wrote:
Now it’s your turn (and mine)!
Set the timer for 7 minutes.
Start writing!
Don’t think about it too much; just do it. (Below is an image for inspiration.)
Cindy Faughnan and I began this 7-Minute Poetry Challenge at least 3000 days ago. We now take turns creating our own prompts to share with you. If you join us in the 7-Minute Poetry Challenge let us know by posting the title, a note, or if you want, the whole dang poem. Scroll down and click on the comments!