Poetry Forms Easily Explained - a work of Bianca with additions by kansaspoet
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Naani Naani is one of the Indian popular Telugu poems. Naani means an expression of one and all. It consists of 4 lines, the total lines consists of 20 to 25 syllables. The poem is not bounded to a particular subject. Generally it depends upon human relations and current statements. It’s not necessary to follow the rules. This poetry was introduced by one of the renowned Telugu poets Dr. N.Gopi, presently working as vice-chancellor to Telugu University, Andhra Pradesh Source: http://www.indianest.com/poetry/2002/03072.htm So, the information given is as following: The Naani consists of 4 lines. The syllable count of all these lines has a total of 20 to 25 syllables. Example: "October 12" On a tribune, I sit and watch how fifty two children are going to swim for diploma B. Three laps with clothes on, then six meters under water breast stroke, back stroke, more to be done… Stress on most faces… parents worry a lot I know he will manage… when he looks my way, I smile. Proud is he, so am I for the result he just achieved I see he’s feeling tired we’ll take him home… Note: I created an example, containing four verses, but most Naani contains just a solo verse. A solo example: "A Prince passed away" A Prince passed away Leaves his family behind No more suffering… Our whole country mourns his loss poetry © Bianca Boonstra 2002 |