\"Writing.Com
*Magnify*
SPONSORED LINKS
BY ONLINE AUTHORS
Printed from https://writing.com/main/newsletters/action/archives/id/8733
Comedy: January 31, 2018 Issue [#8733]

Newsletter Header
Comedy


 This week: The Cento, comic form
  Edited by: eyestar~* Author IconMail Icon
                             More Newsletters By This Editor  Open in new Window.

Table of Contents

1. About this Newsletter
2. A Word from our Sponsor
3. Letter from the Editor
4. Editor's Picks
5. A Word from Writing.Com
6. Ask & Answer
7. Removal instructions

About This Newsletter

*Delight*Hi there! I am happy to be your guest editor, and am waning poetic this time! A little known comic form popped up! *Wink*


"The difference between stupidity and genius is that genius has its limits."- Albert Einstein

" You can't wait for inspiration. You have to go after it with a club."
- Jack London


Word from our sponsor

ASIN: B004PICKDS
Amazon's Price: Price N/A


Letter from the editor

*Delight* I went digging for some more comic poem forms and came up with the Cento! Never heard of it! *Shock* The word comes from the latin "patchwork" and denotes that it is made up of parts of a poet's works mixed up together in a poem as a parody or even a tribute to the author. Modern centos mix a variety of lines from various poets to make a new poem. They are often witty and create humour or irony in the interplay of images.

Ausonius was the Roman originator of the form, which was first used to give homage to the great writers like Virgil and Homer..

There is a Shakespeare Cento at https://wantoncreation.wordpress.com/2012/04/12/on-poetry-part-5-comic-verse/

The form involves you reading your favourite poets and choosing 1-2 lines from a number of their poems or a number of poets. Collect them and then at your leisure, weave them together, see what tribute or parody can come forth!

You can:
play with syntax, rhythm, rhyme, mixing lyric with experimental forms,
Play with lineation/enjambment so that selected lines are not always one complete line
Change tenses (or not)
Add conjunctions/prepositions(or not)
Use traditional punctuation –or none at all
You may discard some lines.

The idea is to have an adventure and have fun with other's words! *Cool*
"You may not add your own words!" *Wink*

Sources:
https://www.poets.org/poetsorg/text/cento-poetic-form


Editor's Picks

A few funnies!

Image Protector
STATIC
Skeletons in the Closet Open in new Window. (18+)
My skeletons are actually yours. A dark comedy. 2017 Quill Awards Nominee.
#2138902 by Jayngle Bells Author IconMail Icon

 Stars Like Dusty Earrings Open in new Window. (E)
Word Prompt: star, earring, world. WC: 295
#2147223 by Prosperous Snow celebrating Author IconMail Icon

Image Protector
STATIC
Social Justice Open in new Window. (ASR)
Do magical beings need worry about social justice in 2018? A comedic flash fiction.
#2146928 by CanImagine Author IconMail Icon

November Rain Open in new Window. (ASR)
He didn't want her to leave him... For Musical Drabble.
#2140923 by Kitti the Red-Nosed Feline Author IconMail Icon

Image Protector
STATIC
Is abstinence the best policy? Open in new Window. (ASR)
Or never shop hungry!
#1941168 by Joey's Feeling the season! Author IconMail Icon

 Invalid Item Open in new Window.
This item number is not valid.
#2146831 by Not Available.

 
Submit an item for consideration in this newsletter!
https://www.Writing.Com/go/nl_form

Word from Writing.Com

Have an opinion on what you've read here today? Then send the Editor feedback! Find an item that you think would be perfect for showcasing here? Submit it for consideration in the newsletter!
         https://www.Writing.Com/go/nl_form

Don't forget to support our sponsor!

ASIN: 0997970618
Amazon's Price: $ 14.99


Ask & Answer


*Bullet* *Bullet* *Bullet* Don't Be Shy! Write Into This Newsletter! *Bullet* *Bullet* *Bullet*

This form allows you to submit an item on Writing.Com and feedback, comments or questions to the Writing.Com Newsletter Editors. In some cases, due to the volume of submissions we receive, please understand that all feedback and submissions may not be responded to or listed in a newsletter. Thank you, in advance, for any feedback you can provide!
Writing.Com Item ID To Highlight (Optional):

Send a comment or question to the editor!
Limited to 2,500 characters.
Word from our sponsor
ASIN: 0997970618
Amazon's Price: $ 14.99

Removal Instructions

To stop receiving this newsletter, click here for your newsletter subscription list. Simply uncheck the box next to any newsletter(s) you wish to cancel and then click to "Submit Changes". You can edit your subscriptions at any time.


Printed from https://writing.com/main/newsletters/action/archives/id/8733