A Smile (Waltz Wave)

by Sylvia   Oct 6, 2009


A
babies
smile,
complete
innocence.
Charming
us,
drawing
us in with
each little grin.
Each one a
treasure
to
behold.
Memories
to last
for
a life-
time.

(Thanks to Genuine Lavender (Samia) for introducing this form.)

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Waltz Wave
This form, named for Leo Waltz, the Web Manager of Sol Magazine, asks for a one-stanza titled poem, with nineteen lines; each line has a set number of syllables.
Pattern: 1, 2, 1, 2, 3, 2, 1, 2, 3, 4, 3, 2, 1, 2, 3, 2, 1, 2, 1

Words may be split into syllables to fit the pattern. This form seems to educe a soothing cadence as the lines gently increase and decrease, so it is suggested that topic chosen for this form also be soothing.

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  • 14 years ago

    by anand singh

    What memories they left embeded in our hearts and minds.Another beautiful and enjoyable read.
    Paul...

  • 14 years ago

    by Meena Krish

    I like this form very much and you did very
    good keeping the flow. I also like the topic..
    babies they surely are a treasure!

  • 14 years ago

    by Dreamofolwin

    An awesome poem! I love it Sylvia :) You did excellent with the format... an a cute write too! Great job!

  • 14 years ago

    by Courageous Dreamer

    This is so cute, you are absolutely right, a babies smile is very precious :] Really cute.

  • 14 years ago

    by Countess of Monte Cristo

    Lovely and very fresh Sylvia. 5/5. Walah