Gravitational Forces (Eintou)

by Meme   Nov 20, 2012


You will
always crave the
taste of drowning in those
dry shores. I once told you not to
swim nearby. I can't guide
the ebbless tides
of life.

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© Copyright 2012 by: gIrL
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The Eintou-
is an African American poetry form consisting seven lines with a total of 32 syllables. With a structure of 2-4-6-8-6-4-2.

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  • 12 years ago

    by Amreen

    Good form... I love your attempt... You spoke volumes with this piece... Brilliant message..... Just speechless!!

  • 12 years ago

    by Khalid M Darwish

    The most attractive thing, beside the nice form, is the simplicity of words chosen. Great attempt and marvelous write as always.

    • 12 years ago

      by Meme

      Thanks a lot Khalid for introducing this new form to me. I never heard of it before until I read your poem :)

  • 12 years ago

    by Hannah Lizette

    First of all,i love this form.
    second of all, you never fail to make me speechless with your powerful words and meaning hidden behind your words.
    i love every single line. <3
    added to my favs, dear! :)

  • 12 years ago

    by The Poet Behind The Poems

    I was way off with what I thought this piece was trying
    To say but thank you for clearing it up this is remarkable , I love your vision , the way you word your
    Poems just so much power ,

    You are such a talent :)

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