Cacophony is a technique which was used by the famous poet and author Lewis Carroll. Lewis Carroll makes use of cacophony in the poem 'Jabberwocky' by using an unpleasant spoken sound created by clashing consonants. The word cacophony originates from the Greek word meaning "bad sound". The term in poetry refers to the use of words that combine sharp, harsh, hissing, or unmelodious sounds.
(http://poeticterminology.net/09-cacophony.htm)
Hiss and sizzle goes the fire,
Blazing flames of hot desire.
‘Midst the harsh and whisp’ring voice,
Hear the screams as it destroys.
Bursting, booming… now, it’s looming
Like a flower slowly blooming.
“Blood!”, thus was the muffled shout
Crimson embers mushroom out.
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The 99 Poem Challenge (Chemis3)
Poetry99 radically different poems. A year to write them. Am I up to the challenge? Let's find out. This idea was conceived by @Warrior_Prophet. Credits to @christinaaragon for the awesome cover.
