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"Poetry is an echo, asking a shadow to dance."
Carl Sandburg
"Teach your children poetry; it opens the mind, lends grace to wisdom and makes the heroic virtues hereditary."
Sir Walter Scott (1771-1832)
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Follow the Leader Poetry
We recently added a new addition to our family. He is an adorable German Sheppard named Abu. As adorable as he is, he can be a little stinker—he is a puppy after all—and gets into everything. E V E R Y T H I N G.
We did discover that he likes following other family members around the house, which distracts him from getting into things. My step counter is happier with me, lately. However, our cats and other dog would rather he got into things instead of following them, lol.
So, what does this have to with poetry? I found a couple of forms that emulate this “follow the leader” type of behavior where one line will have something that follows into the second line. Both of these forms are newer invented forms, meaning within the last decade or so.
Harrisham Rhyme
The Indian born engineer, web designer and poet Harrisham Minhas invented this form.
MUST HAVES
--Amount of lines per stanza: Six.
--Repeating letters from one line to the next: Take the first word of each line and use the last letter of that word to begin the next line’s first word.
--Must rhyme.
COULD HAVES or WHAT IS THE POET’S CHOICE IN ALL THIS?
--Amount of stanzas: Usually one, but you can create a poem with a Harrisham Rhyme chain.
--Meter: Any, including no meter.
--Topic: Any
--Rhyme: Any kind of rhyme scheme.
--The starting letter of the first word of the first line.
Loop Poetry
The only information I have on this form’s creator is that their name is Hellon. Is this a first name? A last name? A user name or pen name? Your guess is as good as mine at this point.
MUST HAVES
--The last word of each line becomes the first word of the next line.
--Rhyme scheme: abcb
COULD HAVES or WHAT IS THE POET’S CHOICE IN ALL THIS?
--Meter: Any, but there is a reference towards it being syllabic. Count is up to you.
--Amount of stanzas: Any.
--Amount of lines per stanza: Any.
--Topic: Any.
OF NOTE:
There a few variations to this form. See the links below for more information on the variations.
SOURCE NOTES:
https://allpoetry.com/Harrisham_Minhas
https://harrisham.wordpress.com/
http://www.shadowpoetry.com/resources/wip/looppoetry.html
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Theme: Loop & Harrisham Rhyme Poetry
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Comments on last month's newsletter:
From: huntersmoon
Comment: Like you, Haiku was my first introduction to short forms and yes, it's still one of my favorites. The Lanturne form is another favorite. Both teach brevity and the importance of word choice. For those who love the challenge of short forms, I'd recommend "Invalid Item" Keep spreading the poetic love  Ken
Thanks for sharing that contest, and will do! 
From: sky1
Shared Item: "Two Went Home" [E]
Comment: My favorite is free verse poetry, I can express my words so much easier.  I have also tried Haiku.
Thanks for sharing your poem. I think that working on your voice, your expression is important and less restrictive forms allow for that. Now and again consider trying new forms to test yourself within the required formatting. It helps you build that poetic muscle! 
From: oldmonty
Comment: A very interesting News Letter with two good links.
Thanks, Monty!
From: cookson2
Comment: I write short poems and don't know much about the rules of poetry, I try to rhyme my poetry and the words just seem to flow. I'm seriously thinking of taking lessons . Mary Ann MCPhedran
Hi, Mary Ann! When I first wanted to explore more about writing poetry I bought some books at a local bookstore and our local thrift shop. Eventually, I found this site and expanded my exploration by joining groups, and entering the contests. Shortly after that, I went back to school and took some creative writing classes. Use that little tidbit of info about me as some possible suggestions, but there are more ideas out there if you want to learn more, including what you're doing now--reading the Poetry Newsletter. Here are a few past newsletters you may find helpful :
https://www.writing.com/main/newsletters/action/archives/id/7191-Schools-Back-in...
https://www.writing.com/main/newsletters/action/archives/id/7830-Schools-Back-in...
https://www.writing.com/main/newsletters/action/archives/id/7633-Challenge-Yours...
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Poetry: June 07, 2017 Issue [#8327]
