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The Power of Conscious Language
Understanding trigger words isn’t just about defense—it’s about conscious communication. We all use emotional language, whether writing emails, parenting children, or talking to ourselves. Becoming aware of these patterns allows us to communicate more authentically and effectively. In our personal lives, we can choose words that inspire rather than manipulate, that clarify rather than obscure….
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Poetry Challenge – Day 30
Roundelay Poetry A roundelay is a type of poem or song characterized by a repeating refrain. It consists of four sestets (six-line stanzas) made up of twelve repeating couplets (two-line stanzas). It is a French poem. Below are a few of the characteristics that most roundelays share: A Dryden Roundelay Rules: The refrain or repeated…
Poetry Challenge – Day 29
Nashers Poetry Nashers, named after Ogden Nash, are couplets (of any length) that feature comical rhymes, including wrenched rhymes. Nash’s poems often feature playful wordplay, witty observations, and clever rhymes. Nash’s poetry covers a wide range of topics, including animals, human nature, society, and everyday life. His unique style and wit have made his poems…
Poetry Challenge – Day 28
Found Poetry Finders keepers, right? Found poetry is a form of poetry created by taking words, phrases, or passages from existing texts and reorganizing them into a new poetic work. The source material for found poetry can be anything from newspapers, magazines, books, advertisements, street signs, to any other written material. The poet selects and…
Poetry Challenge – Day 27
Concrete Poetry Concrete poetry, also known as shape poetry or visual poetry, is a form of poetry where the arrangement of words on the page is just as important as the words themselves in conveying the poem’s message or theme. In concrete poetry, the visual presentation of the text is often integral to its meaning….
Poetry Challenge – Day 26
Zappai Poetry A Zappai poem is a form of Japanese poetry that emerged in the 20th century. It’s characterized by its brevity and simplicity. A Zappai poem typically consists of three lines with a syllable count of 5-7-5, similar to a haiku. However, unlike a haiku, a Zappai poem doesn’t necessarily follow strict rules regarding…
Poetry Challenge – Day 25
Minute Poetry A minute poem is a structured verse form that consists of 12 lines. It follows a specific syllable count and rhyme scheme. The structure is as follows: This form of poetry is called a “minute” poem because it can be spoken in about a minute. Despite its brevity, minute poems can convey a…
Poetry Challenge – Day 24
Contrapuntal Poetry Think of a contrapuntal poem like a mash-up in music, where two songs are blended together to create a new sound. In a contrapuntal poem, it’s like having two separate poems that are written to stand on their own but are also meant to be read together. Each poem in a contrapuntal poem…