Poetry Prompt Challenge Book

Arrrgh

now to write
poem in spite
to write the tigerjade form is what I seek now
unfortunately I do not think I know how
why are these forms ever so hard to write like this
when a simple free verse for me easier is
succeeded
hoping I did

8 lines

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Poetry Form: Tigerjade
Created by Jacqueline Sturge

Form Requirement:
8 lines
Syllable Count: 3-3-12-12-12-12-3-3
Rhyme Scheme: a-a-b-b-c-c-d-d

Topic: Poets' choice


Example:

31st Summit Summer Festival
Summit, Oregon 2010
by Jacqueline Sturge

Circus tents
craft events
artisans, environmentalists celebrate.
Watermelon eating contest, auctions create
fun for all. Hay bales, stage performers, costumed folks,
kids’ magic garden, this community evokes
home grown fun.
home made sun.