The shadorma is a Spanish form of poetry, following a specific structure. I have always felt limited by forms because it felt like stuffing sausage – only so many words, syllables, etc., per line. During this semi-sabbatical from daily posting to Poetic Asides, I have allowed myself room to breathe, and some of those breaths have drawn forms into my being. Weird, huh?
To find out more about a variety of forms, visit Poetic Asides and scroll down to Robert’s list. Click on the links and try writing some yourself. Amy
TREASURE (a shadorma)
Her treasured
not measured in jewels
nor by money
but in love
demonstrated by sharing
all she had
© 2010 Amy Barlow Liberatore/Sharp Little Pencil
Debbie
How beautiful! Thank you Amy! You are a treasure, unmeasured and He loves you with all that He has! 🙂
Sharp Little Pencil
Debbie, I believe we are all treasures – and Psalm 149 says, “wonderfully, fearfully made.” I wrote a gospel song with that phrase in it, affirming the worth of all people in
God’s eyes. Thanks! Amy
Sherry Blue Sky
I love this one……the best kind of treasures – those given away.
Sharp Little Pencil
Amen to that, Sherry! Have a peaceful Thanksgiving. Amy
Old Ollie
Really cool style – I enjoyed this piece.
Sharp Little Pencil
Thanks, Ollie! Do you have a blog? If so, let me know. I’d love to see it. Amy