My Poetic Latticework

Trolaan: Angel Oak

Photo used with permission of AngelOakTree.com

Majestic Angel Oak tree weaves
many mythic tales, told to seize
moments of danger and reprieves
meandering through the centuries.

Alluring yarns from yesteryear,
assembled among sprawling limbs,
affirming proper course to steer
after overcoming human whims.

Legendary survivor of mighty storms,
laconic protector of ancient ghosts
lingering in their uniforms,
like they remain at duty posts.

Earthly visitors stand bewitched,
exuding joy over sacred link,
elemental spirits who stitched
enraptured people to Holy brink.

Notes ▼

1. Angel Oak tour: https://www.angeloaktree.com/virtual-tour-video

2. Form: Trolaan

Number of Lines: 16 lines, 4 quatrains

Rules:
Each quatrain begins with the same letter and has the following rhyme scheme: abab

Starting with the second stanza you use the second letter of the first line of the first stanza to write the second each line beginning with that letter.

On the third stanza you will use the second letter on the first line of the second stanza and write the third each line beginning with that letter.

On the fourth stanza you will use the second letter on the first line of the third stanza and write the fourth each line beginning with that letter.

Rhyme Scheme:
abab

Choices for the poets to make this week: Your poem can be about any topic.

Example:
Distraught Blessings

Desire the sound or hope,
deluding minds in darkness.
Daunting though its scope,
deluged now with the access.

Elope into the morrow,
envelope me with song.
Enclose me now in sorrow
easing against the throng.

Longing for succulent prospect,
laying waste to eager night,
Lopsided in neglect,
listless with delight.

Only now will I protest,
owning nothing less.
Opening now I detest,
one more time to bless….

Copyright © 2008 Valerie Peterson Brown

Let the creativity flow from your soul!
Dave
"The Poet's Place "