Just had to give this one a go. Thanks, MaryAnn, for the great prompt.

FILTERING

It has come to my attention
in that old familiar way,
that some things I could mention
are the things I should not say.
And so I just keep quiet,
stay the urge, quell the riot. 
The craving? Just deny it.

Hi Mary Ann,

I saw this the other day and didn't comment, sorry!  How thoughtful to name this after your man.  It's so dreamy and majestic.  I added it to a list of new forms to try, but I've found it's much more difficult than YOU make it look : ) .  I'll keep trying though.  Thank you for sharing it.

Yvonne

Thank you, Poppy! So glad you like the form and want to try it. I pray it blesses you!


MaryAnn

Hello, literarius! It's good to see you online once again!  

Your observation is a good one.  I would say, "Go for it!" and see what you come up with using masculine rhymes. You may find that the meter results a bit stilted because of the one-syllable words in masculine rhyme or the words that end on a stressed syllable, but then again, you may not.  I say it's definitely worth a try! I'm eager to see what you create! Have fun!


Blessings,

MaryAnn

I know I posted this for you n Poetic Forms, but I thought I'd add it here to show I like your poetic form.  This was written a few days ago when you told us about the form:

Hairy Thought – A Diorion (Poetic Form)

Glad I still have hair to comb,
Some white but mostly graying;
All strands remain…didn’t roam
I thank them all for staying.
So their Exodus has stalled,
And so far I am enthralled
Hallelujah, Norm’s not bald!

Daniel,

How good to reconnect with you! I have often thought of you and your wonderful poetry--especially on our mutual birthday -- with fond memories of how your words always bless my heart. 

I trust that you and your precious wife and family are doing well. Dom and I are now doting grandparents to five rambunctious grandchildren whom I call "THE FIVE!" Nothing like grandparenting!

Many blessings to you for a joyous Christmas season. Am eager to read your Diorion.


MaryAnn

Hello, Fellow Poets,

A while back, I created a new poetic form that I call "The Diorion" in honor of my husband's family name, "Diorio," the name I took upon marrying my wonderful man.  (I also posted this in the "Poetic Forms" forum).

The Diorion consists of the following poetic pattern:

----7 lines of 7 syllables each
----Rhyme Scheme: ababccc

I encourage you to try your hand at this exciting new form. 

Here is an example of a Diorion I wrote a few years back:

MAJESTIC MERCY
by MaryAnn Diorio

He sits atop Mount Zion,
all-seeing and all-knowing.
He rules valiant Orion,
and sets the rivers flowing.
His endless love paternal
removes all sin infernal
and offers life eternal.

Copyright 2005 by MaryAnn Diorio, PhD.
All Rights Reserved.