The Yeats' Octave
An 8 line stanza with eight syllables on each line
and a rhyme scheme of:
a b b a c d d c.
a with a
sultry smile bewitching
b mystifying
to onlookers
b as deep
ocean blue registers
a with a
twitch at the mouth musing
c and questions
asked of da Vinci
d wife of a
high ranking person
d or plump beauty of innocence
c was it
Lisa Gherardini?
she'll remain mysterious forever...nice capture of this enigmatic lady in form poetry
ReplyDeleteHank...
A mystery indeed in that smile.. Maybe she had tooth-ache,
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That's great Jerry! Very generous of you! Thanks a lot!
DeleteHank
That is a mystery indeed ~ Her smile has bewitched many admirers ~
ReplyDeleteVery sweet poem, Hank. Lovely rhythms and rhymes. K.
ReplyDeleteAlways the question - who was she and why was she smiling?
ReplyDeleteA mystery that we won't unravel unless we invent time travel
ReplyDeletemysterious as poetry should be.. a great octave!!
ReplyDeleteWhat an intriguing question asked of a classic painting which has captured people's attention and imagination for centuries. Your octave is very well structured, with a wonderful choice of rhyming words. I prefer rhymes which are not quite full because they allow the poem to flow quite naturally. I enjoyed your poem very much, Hank.
ReplyDeleteA mystery indeed Hank Wonder why she was smiling...
ReplyDeleteAnna :o]
an eternal mystery, Hank ~
ReplyDeletewas it? was it? was it her?!?! we want answers!
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