The End is Near(Rispetto)

by Jad   Nov 5, 2010


Withering days decay in snow,
as trees stand- shattered, torn, and whole
while the ever biting wind blows:
spring breathes again ready to mold

Leaping moments withhold secrets
as trees again bud now leaflets,
And flowers open in contrast
to the winters pale doldrums cast.

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A Rispetto, an Italian form of poetry, is a complete poem of two rhyme quatrains with strict meter. The meter is usually iambic tetrameter with a rhyme scheme of abab ccdd. A Heroic Rispetto is
written in Iambic pentameter, usually featuring the same rhyme scheme.

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  • 14 years ago

    by Meena Krish

    I like how you set the picture of winter's feel and bringing back a fresh breath of spring into the read..I like that transformation..well done with the form!!

  • 14 years ago

    by Ingrid

    Because of the iambic pentameter this seemed a little forced, when read out loud, but nevertheless you did very well on this!

    while the ever biting wind blows:
    spring breathes again ready to mold

    ^^
    I like how you personify the seasons, it gives such a fairy- tale like touch to your poem.

    Well done,

    5/5 Ingrid

  • 14 years ago

    by Courageous Dreamer

    You're so good at nature poems, another wonderful write from you. You always do an excellent job of portraying the seasons through your words, a nice glimpse of spring here.

  • 14 years ago

    by Poet on the Piano

    Wonderfully portrayed, such an impressive and beautiful form you have united with here. I relished the seasonal theme and your ability to leave the reader somewhat awed in every way.

    God bless you and take care.

    MaryAnne

  • 14 years ago

    by Lady Nik

    Never seen this form before but like always you did a wonderful job with it. Very lovely images :] nice work Aussy. Nik

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