HIS JOURNEY ENDS
(CLEAVE POEM CHALLENGE)
Life's enigma / has tragically SURCEASED
when death drew near / for a dear brother in bed
whom we keep / in our daily ORISON
though we're aware / of his final destiny
We held our hopes high / chanting his prosaic AUBADE
Stirring memories / in despair with COMPATHY
But all's in vain / when he could no longer hang on
He's free from pain / now that his journey ends.
©️ LEAH C DANCEL
Copyright ©️ 25 December 2023
All rights reserved
SH-AUSTRALIA
#ILAMAGAZINE
#CLEAVEPOEM
#SURCEASE
#AUBADE
#ORISON
#COMPATHY
(CLEAVE POEM CHALLENGE)
Life's enigma / has tragically SURCEASED
when death drew near / for a dear brother in bed
whom we keep / in our daily ORISON
though we're aware / of his final destiny
We held our hopes high / chanting his prosaic AUBADE
Stirring memories / in despair with COMPATHY
But all's in vain / when he could no longer hang on
He's free from pain / now that his journey ends.
©️ LEAH C DANCEL
Copyright ©️ 25 December 2023
All rights reserved
SH-AUSTRALIA
#ILAMAGAZINE
#CLEAVEPOEM
#SURCEASE
#AUBADE
#ORISON
#COMPATHY
WORDS of the WEEK:
(12/24/23) - (12/30/23)
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AUBADE (Noun)
[oh-bad]; [oh-bahd]
DEFINITION: A love poem or song as a compliment to someone. A song sung or played somewhere, usually outdoors, welcoming or lamenting the arrival of dawn. This word is of French origin.
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ORISON (Noun)
[awr-uh-zuhn]
DEFINITION: Prayer
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SURCEASE
[sur-sees]
DEFINITION:
(Noun): Cessation; end. Archaic: To cease from.
(Verb): To cease from action. To come to and end or leave off.
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COMPATHY (Noun)
[kom-puh-thee]
DEFINITION: Shared feelings as in joy or sorrow.
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ILA Magazine Poetry Challenge:
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The CLEAVE POEM - The word "cleave" defines both separate and together, to cut or to meld. It also means to adhere closely. This poem consists of THREE POEMS IN ONE, by splitting each line in 2 parts. The FIRST SECTION, SECOND SECTION and COMBINED SECTION readings should all make sense and stand on their own, threaded together in a way that illustrates how writing and words can connect in contrast, to form new meanings.
THIS FORM REQUIRES THE POET TO FOCUS ON LINE BREAKS AND THE MEANING OF EACH SECTION AS THEY STAND ON THEIR OWN.
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EXAMPLE OF MY POEM BELOW - (I've divided first section from second section with a slanted line so you can differentiate - notice both sections read as if both are separate poems and with both read together in combination, it is also construed as a whole poem - the title of my poem is NOSTALGIC REMEMBRANCES):
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NOSTALGIC REMEMBRANCE
When SURCEASE of work halts / in hustle and bustle
emotions of fondness / lull within city streets
elevate mood swings / through journeys remembered
past, present / create amiable feelings of longing
revived in reveries / bringing special phases of reflection.
Peacefully / we think of loved ones in ORISON
twinkling flashes in mind's eye / gazing at snapshots
spark tender nostalgia, / events of past holidays
twinging pangs / of comfort and pain
embraced by COMPATHY / dwelling in heart's AUBADE.
Annette Nasser
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This challenge begins TODAY (12-24-23)
and ENDS FRIDAY (12-29-23)
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Please apply ALL WOWS: AUBADE, ORISON, SURCEASE and COMPATHY.
If you do not have knowledge of the definitions, I suggest you look at the WOW definitions I sent prior to this challenge.
BEST ENTRY will be chosen to be featured on ILA.
Good luck poets and I am looking forward to reading your poems!