O - Owl: an Oddquain

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An oddquain is an invented form created by Glenda L. Hand.  It is a syllabic form that is usually unrhymed.

17 syllables in 5 lines

1/3/5/7/1

  

owl

in the eaves

watches me putter

wisely never giving a

hoot

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  1. Jamie GhioneApril 18, 2022 at 6:25 AM

    This is another new-to-me form of poetry. Thanks for sharing.

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    1. LisaApril 20, 2022 at 7:00 PM

      There are lots of "invented" forms, which is strange to me, as all forms were invented at some time!

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  2. Beth LapinApril 18, 2022 at 8:07 AM

    Always interesting to hear of different poetry formats.

    Beth
    https://bethlapinsatozblog.wordpress.com/

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