Gravitational Forces (Eintou)

by Meme   Nov 20, 2012


You will
always crave the
taste of drowning in those
dry shores. I once told you not to
swim nearby. I can't guide
the ebbless tides
of life.

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© Copyright 2012 by: gIrL
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The Eintou-
is an African American poetry form consisting seven lines with a total of 32 syllables. With a structure of 2-4-6-8-6-4-2.

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  • 12 years ago

    by Amreen

    Good form... I love your attempt... You spoke volumes with this piece... Brilliant message..... Just speechless!!

  • 12 years ago

    by Khalid M Darwish

    The most attractive thing, beside the nice form, is the simplicity of words chosen. Great attempt and marvelous write as always.

    • 12 years ago

      by Meme

      Thanks a lot Khalid for introducing this new form to me. I never heard of it before until I read your poem :)

  • 12 years ago

    by Unknown

    First of all,i love this form.
    second of all, you never fail to make me speechless with your powerful words and meaning hidden behind your words.
    i love every single line. <3
    added to my favs, dear! :)

  • 12 years ago

    by The Poet Behind The Poems

    I was way off with what I thought this piece was trying
    To say but thank you for clearing it up this is remarkable , I love your vision , the way you word your
    Poems just so much power ,

    You are such a talent :)

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