Smiling {Lai}

by Natalie   Nov 10, 2006


Overcast clouds fade,
New sunshine mist made,
Beauty.
Rainbows peered in rain,
Vanishing earth's pain,
Within.
Birds sung throughout trees,
Children grazed their knees,
Smiling.

10th November 2006
Copyright (C) Natalie

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A Lai comprises of 5 syllable couplets separated by
a 2 syllable line. The number of lines in a stanza is 9.
Each group of couplets and 2 syllable lines follow the
rhyme scheme "aab"; this is derived from an old
French form.
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  • 17 years ago

    by Gem

    I've never seen this type before.
    It's really interesting and your wording was excellent!
    *Gem*

  • 17 years ago

    by Nyoriecia

    This poem is so happy and natural. Keep'em comin'!

  • 17 years ago

    by xXDurrTYSOutHXx

    This Poem Was Amaze'in, Itz Very Visualizable. You Have Quite An Imagination. I Envy You-LoL!5/5

  • 17 years ago

    by Normal is the Watchword

    Nat Nat....neeki.....whatever lol

    I reall enjoyed this poem because one image glided into the next with an easy transmission.

    It painted a beautiful imagery.

  • 17 years ago

    by Nicholas

    Awesome poem. Loved the imagery.