25 July 2012

A Ghazal: Sort of

             i.
i guzzle her like a beer
and i don’t even like beer  
            ii.
i nuzzle the muzzle of
th’old grey mare, unbridled, bare
            iii.
i’m a frozen-foot drama
between cubs and momma bear
            iv.
is it morning already?
did delilah bare my beard?
            v.
i’m not really hung over
but i will take the bayer    
            vi.
if the moon is made of brie
bear me, bare-faced, on the bier  
             vii.
it’s chilly here, on the bier  
so chisel that stone B.R.  








 




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4 comments:

  1. Hey Amber,
    Thanks for dropping by!
    I followed the ideas of sher (2-line couplets) and beher (consistent meter) fairly closely and even maqta (ending couplet with "signature"). Played around with the radif (recurring end-word for each couplet) and matla (internal rhymes) though.
    Peace,
    B.R.

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  2. Hi B.R.! Thanks for visiting my blog and your kind words. I come here and get lost in your poetry. I never heard of "ghazal" and am glad you put a link so I could read more about it. Very interesting. Your piece is awesome. I love the Trellis piece using the picture of your bicycle and the one about the passing of the gentleman. You write with such feeling. Have a great day!

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    1. Hello Winnie,
      Thanks so much for your generous comment. The thunder storms are kicking up here - hope all is well on your end.
      Peace,
      B.R.

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