Nightfall(Lantern)

by Lonely Rider   May 21, 2008


Soft
lights blink
underneath
shaded starry
sky

swift
glowing
fireflies
quietly pass
by

Birds
chirp sweet
lullaby,
sway to world of
dreams.

*A Lanterne has one syllable in the first line, two syllables in the second line, three syllables in the third line, four syllables in the fourth line, and one syllable in the fifth line that related to the first word of the poem.

**This is my first Lantern :)

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  • 14 years ago

    by bhaskaryya

    Such a shame you can't center align it. Simple and effective but I don't understand how toy count firefly as 3 syllables.

    I count 'fire' as a single syllable. But then again, if you do count it as 2, then 'quiet' should also be considered 2 syllables thus rendering 'quietly passes by' 5 syllables instead of 4.

    I like the first lantern better than the other two due to the subtle alliteration. Commendable work!

  • 15 years ago

    by claire

    I love the form it sounds so cool and seems natural (unlike some forms). plus i cant help liking any poem that uses "firefly" i mean what a brilliant little word!

  • 15 years ago

    by Ingrid

    Very cute! I did not know this form, so thanks for sharing!

    Take care,

    Ingrid

  • 15 years ago

    by Illusion

    I liked it .
    what made you write this poem .
    the topic you have chosen is new different and the whole thought of expanding your topic is great one.
    5/5

  • 15 years ago

    by Cindy

    This is beautiful. This is a form I have never tried. You did a wonderful job.

    City
    lights blink
    underneath
    shaded starry
    sky

    Great imagery in your words. Lets the reader imagine the city lights under the starry skies.

    swift
    glowing
    firefly
    quietly passes
    by

    I love the vision of the firefly.

    Birds
    chirp sweet
    lullaby,
    sway to world of
    dreams.

    Great ending. Closing your eyes to sleep.
    Wonderful job!
    Take Care Cindy