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!

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