WEEK 4
Beginning September 17.
Another poetry style that we have used in previous contests.
Week 4 will feature the Tempoem.
Instructions on how to write a Tempoem follows.
There are three variations listed below. You can use either variation.
Good lock to one and all.
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Tempoem
The Tempoem is a poetry style created by Bill Temple in December of 2012.
It is a very simple style that consists of 28 words, divided into 7 defending lines, that all rhyme.
Constructing a Tempoem
The layout of a Tempoem is very simple.
Line one consists of 7 words.
Line two consists of 6 words.
Line three consists of 5 words.
Line four consists of 4 words.
Line five consists of 3 words.
Line six consists of 2 words.
Line seven consists of 1 word.
The last words of line one must be rhymed with lines 2 - 6. The seventh line (one word) is the same as the end of line one.
The last word of line one is also the title of the Tempoem.
When reading a Tempoem, it should read easily from top to bottom (lines 1 - 7), as well as from bottom to top (lines 1 - 7).
By this, it means the Tempoem should make sense both ways.
To complete the process of a Tempoem and to create the perfect Tempoem, it should be visually aesthetic.
This is not an absolute, but it does offer a visual excellence.
(Sometimes using double spacing can add to the effect of the Tempoem)
Fight
Never give up, keep up the fight
Walk the dark tunnel, to light
Keep the goal in sight
Ignore the dark night
Reach that height
Victory delight
Fight
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Variations ...
The Double Tempoem
A Conversation about Caring
"Put down that blade, please for me."
"Why should I, what do you care?"
"I've made mistakes, that I see."
"Mistakes. You were just never there."
"It's not too late, please."
"I need you to hear."
"I'm listening sweetie, honestly."
"This is no dare."
"I understand completely."
"I am sincere."
"I agree."
"Be aware."
"Me?"
"Care."
(A double Tempoem. A conversation between a parent and a child.)
As you can see, the Double Tempoem follows the same format as the single, but it combines two in one.
This form is especially effective in comparing things and for conversations.
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The Mirror Tempoem
Red
Sails in the sunset, glowing magnificent red
Signs of a glorious day ahead
Honeymoon spot for the newlyweds
Fireworks exploding, inside heads
Passions ignite, bed
Silence spreads
Red
Volcano's head
Molten lava bed
Fiery balls, flying overhead
Nightmare spot, dreams now dead
Glorious morning, now full of dread
Sails in the sunset, now burning red
The Mirror Tempoem is actually two Tempoems, connected by a central keyword (in the above case Red).
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