Dusk
Twilight
sheds her mantle
for night –
they come
together, meld,
succumb;
in eyes
deeper than time
she dies.
– Ryan Stone
With thanks to Moonskittles for the prompt.
Dusk
Twilight
sheds her mantle
for night –
they come
together, meld,
succumb;
in eyes
deeper than time
she dies.
– Ryan Stone
With thanks to Moonskittles for the prompt.
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I’ve written and read tons of poetry over the years and don’t recall ever hearing of a musette. Whatever it is, I really like your use of it. It’s very delicate, very beautiful.
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Thank you π
Very new to me, too. An instant favourite the minute I read one here –
https://hooklineandinkwell.wordpress.com/2016/01/17/love-song-a-musette/
Musette:
three verses
first line β 2 syllables
second line β 4 syllables
third line β 2 syllables
rhyme scheme β a/b/a c/d/c e/f/e
title reflects poems content
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I think the word “delicate” is perfect for this type of writing. This one is such an extremely moving piece. It’s truly beautiful, Ryan. I’ve been reminiscing lately…. Your pieces always make me teary eyed. Ryan, You definitely are the real deal writer. β€οΈ
You know exactly how to make the reader feel your words.
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Every time I read your feedback I think that it couldn’t possibly get any better or make my day any brighter…and then you go one step better again. I truly can’t thank you enough for your support, Carissa. Putting myself out there for people to dissect can be daunting at times, but your encouragement and praise makes it all worthwhile. Thank you π
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Ryan… I think the same about your pieces. I think they can’t get any better but then you go and outshine yourself. π
You over achiever! I understand the venerability you display with your pieces. I admire you for trying new techniques you’re not use too. It never shows you’re not a pro at them. A few days ago I accidentally published a post. I wrote it 3 months ago in my drafts and it was full of unfinished paragraphs and grammar errors. I will write letters about my boys and difficult times we endured. I never read them after I write them. I believe it’s one thing to write something but to read it is another. I will burn them or shred them. I suppose it’s a way to cleanse my soul. So, when I published it instead of deleting. Realizing it went to everyone’s email. I quickly deleted it. I felt so sick.. I felt a gut punch. I stayed off WP that day. I saw emails but wouldn’t open them… I finally started opening them. People were leaving comments on my other pieces asking where the post went. Many told me
It was the best thing I’ve written. I was beyond grateful for their kindness. I feel letting people read our words is so intimate. It’s so personal… It’s like looking into our soul. Ummmmm, Ryan… Sorry for the novel. Back to you… Please show us your soul β€οΈπ
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Thanks for teaching me! I really appreciate that.
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Ohh..Your wonderfully chosen and arranged words, you softly touched me and immediately transported me me to a place I often go and, thus, so deeply relate to this delightful description.
Love your artistry painted here Ryan!
No need for dessert tonight π I am full of sweetness!
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Haha, nice! Thank you x 2 – 1 for the prompt and 2 for your lovely comments. Glad you liked it π
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“Like” does not do it justice!! π π π said someone smart once to me. tag, you’re it for prompt now π
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This is absolutely flawless, Ryan! Your personification of twilight and night and their subsequent melding capture dusk in such a sensual way that the reader wants to watch this meeting occur, over and over. And, what an image you have captured with both words and lens. I’ve read a hundred poems this morning and this is sits at the top of my favourites list! Exemplary!!
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Wow! High praise, thank you. I’m flattered. I think the musette form is beautiful. I was so happy with that photo – no filter or anything, that’s exactly as I captured it on my iPhone 6s. Big smile now, thanks Thomas π
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You deserve the praise, Ryan, as you have certainly made this beautiful form your own. The photo really is stunning and guys running around with $3000 would be envious π Those new phones really do capture images nicely! :Always my pleasure, my friend π
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Haha, I can’t claim the credit – all I did was point and shoot. Nature did the hard work. But thank you.
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π for some, pointing and shooting take a lot of work lol… you are welcome!
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Glad you found the musette. It is true ……….. less said is better said. π
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Truly masterful, Ryan. And the photo is stunning too. Makes me want to linger here in your words a little longer! Dajena’s work is beautiful as well!
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Thank you for your lovely comments, Kelly. Yes, Dajena’s work is something else alright. Please linger for as long as you like – you’re always a welcome visitor π Hope you’re well.
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Very well, Ryan, thank you – hope the same is true for you!
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All good thank you. Hot but good π
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lol Well it’s freezing here – guess we’ll just have to deal with extremes for a while π
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beautiful poem and what depth of feeling it expresses!
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You’re very kind, Melinda. Thank you for such lovely feedback π
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You’re welcome π Your poem deserved it.
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Real talent when three verses pack so much. Awesome.
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Thanks so much, Ax π
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You certainly have a way with words, Mr! Wow!
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You’re very sweet, Amanda. Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment π
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You’re welcome. It was a pleasure π
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This is a beautiful poem. This form is new to me, but I really like it. It’s like you have to really choose your words carefully. Must try it.
π
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Thank you for the lovely feedback!
It’s only a new form for me, too, but I fell in love with it immediately.
Here is the structure as I am aware of it:
Musette
three verses
first line β 2 syllables
second line β 4 syllables
third line β 2 syllables
rhyme scheme β a/b/a c/d/c e/f/e
title reflects poems content
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I can see why you fell in love with it. The short form really pushes you to pick your words carefully so that they portray a strong message. At least that’s what I think.
Hahaha. Last night I couldn’t fall asleep because I was going over the 2/4/2 form in my head and playing around with different words. Hmmmmm. I had to make myself stop and just start repeating ‘sleep, sleep, sleep…’ over and over again in my head. Hahaha. I think I’ll post one soon.
Thanks for the info and have a great day.
π
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