Merril Smith shares how to create a diatelle poem. Merril says:
“The Diatelle is a fun, syllable counting form like the etheree with a twist. The syllable structure of the diatelle is as follows: 1/2/3/4/6/8/10/12/10/8/6/4/3/2/1, but unlike an ethere, has a set rhyme pattern of abbcbccaccbcbba. This poetry form may be written on any subject matter and looks best center aligned in a diamond shape.”
Merril also shows us how to create the rhyme scheme below:
“Maybe everyone does this, but if not, maybe it’s helpful to see. I made myself a template to keep track of syllable/lines and rhymes. I do this for many forms.”
a1 Light
b2 comes, goes
b3 so it flows
c4 to earth and sea
b6 flaming grassy meadows–
c8 with photons streaming, gild a tree
c10 though shadows loom below, we let them be,
a12 pretend we do not see the coming of the night
c10 but live, walk, talk–and love, the apogee
c8 of our beings–humanity
b6 with stardust traces glows
c4 but faintly—see?
b3 The flickers
b2 dim, grow
a1 bright.
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Flickering
Light comes, goes, so it flows to earth and sea, flaming grassy meadows, with photons streaming, gilds a tree. Though shadows loom below, we let them be; pretend we do not see the coming of …
I love learning novel poetry forms. What makes the diatelle so fun, is that it is syllabic and rhyming! If you’re interested in learning more about rhyme schemes, this should help:
What Is a Rhyme Scheme? Learn About 10 Different Poetry Rhyme Schemes – 2020 – MasterClass
There are many different types of rhymes that poets use in their work: internal rhymes, slant rhymes, eye rhymes, identical rhymes, and more. One of the most common ways to write a rhyming poem is to use a rhyme scheme composed of shared vowel sounds or consonants.
Colleen M. Chesebro is a Michigan Poet who loves crafting syllabic poetry, flash fiction, and creative fiction and nonfiction. Colleen sponsors a weekly syllabic poetry challenge, called #TankaTuesday, on wordcraftpoetry.com where participants learn how to write traditional and current forms of syllabic poetry. A published author, Colleen is also an editor of “Word Weaving, a Word Craft Journal of Syllabic Verse, also found on wordcraftpoetry.com. Colleen’s mission is to bring the craft of writing syllabic poetry to anyone who thinks they can’t be a poet.
Recently, she created the Double Ennead, a 99-syllable poetry form for the Carrot Ranch literary community at carrotranch.com. Colleen’s poetry has appeared in various anthologies and journals including “Hedgerow-a journal of small poems,” and “Poetry Treasures1 & 2” a collection of poetry from the poet/author guests of Robbie Cheadle on the “Treasuring Poetry” blog series on “Writing to be Read."
Colleen published “Word Craft: Prose & Poetry, The Art of Crafting Syllabic Poetry,” which illustrates how to write various syllabic poetry forms used in her Tanka Tuesday challenges; and a collection of poetry, flash fiction, and short stories called, “Fairies, Myths & Magic: A Summer Celebration,” dedicated to the Summer Solstice. She contributed a short story called “The Changeling,” in the “Ghostly Rites Anthology 2020,” published by Plaisted Publishing House.
Find Colleen at Word Craft: Prose & Poetry at wordcraftpoetry.com.
Thanks for the shout out and kind words, Colleen! 😀
Just to be clear, the quotation at the top describing the form comes from Shadow Poetry–those are not my words.
I honestly did not know what I was going to write about. I just started writing. But you have to begin with a one-syllable word that you’ll be able to find a rhyme for, and then 2 syllables with the second one that you’ll have to be able to rhyme.. . .
That looks challenging! Merril did a great job of making the syllable and rhyme requirements fade into the background. I love that – when the structure fades and we’re left with the beautiful words. Well done, Meril and wonderful share, Colleen.
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Crafting Syllabic Poetry is my Ikigari 💜
One day, I stumbled across the Japanese word Ikigari. After some research, I discovered iki means life. In Japanese, Gai means worth or value. When these words combine, they form the definition of ikigari, which is life’s worth. It’s often translated or interpreted as a reason for getting up in the morning. So, yes, writing syllabic poetry is my ikigari.
I also believe writing syllabic poetry strengthens our writing skills. When we create poetry, we gain command of language; cultivate a healthy vocabulary, master literary devices such as metaphor, simile, alliteration, hyperbole, and allegory. We learn to work in imagery. We connect with our ikigari.
When I’m not writing poetry or crafting short stories, you’ll find me digging in my garden, or playing with my two unicorn cats, Chloe & Sophie. I live in East Lansing, Michigan with my husband—my soul mate. Most days you can find me writing poetry on wordcraftpoetry.com. 💜
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A beautiful form 💜
I agree. I’ll have to play with the rhyming part to make it work. Rhyme isn’t my favorite medium. Bravo to all the rhymers out there. ❤️
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Thanks for the shout out and kind words, Colleen! 😀
Just to be clear, the quotation at the top describing the form comes from Shadow Poetry–those are not my words.
I will add that link. ❤️
great work with this form, well done!
Merril did a great job! ❤️
Looks very challenging. I might just have to try it.
I think you should. I’ll try it as well, once the book is finished. <3
Great!
Good idea! Merril used the form beautifully. (K)
I’ll have to try this one myself. Maybe next year, we will add more rhyming syllabic poetry. It’s all good to me. <3
I was very impressed (and taken) with Merril’s poem.
Merril is amazing! I will definitely try this syllabic rhyming form. How about you, Liz. I’ve never been into rhyme.
I thought about it, but I haven’t arrived at what would be the appropriate subject that needs to be expressed using that form.
I get that. Me either. It will come to us. ❤️
I have faith that it will–for both of us.
I honestly did not know what I was going to write about. I just started writing. But you have to begin with a one-syllable word that you’ll be able to find a rhyme for, and then 2 syllables with the second one that you’ll have to be able to rhyme.. . .
Interesting! A case of medium giving rise to message.
Pretty cool!
Yes!
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Wow! Merril mastered the Diatelle poetry form with her piece.
Pure brilliance! And, she taught us how to do it! <3
That looks challenging! Merril did a great job of making the syllable and rhyme requirements fade into the background. I love that – when the structure fades and we’re left with the beautiful words. Well done, Meril and wonderful share, Colleen.
Merril is so good at these forms, Diana. She certainly did a great job. Thanks so much. <3
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Thank you very much!
Looks like a good challenge. Great explanation. Thanks Sis <3
Glad you enjoyed. ♥️♥️♥️
<3
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