Harrisham Rhyme, created by the female poet, Harrisham Minhas, belonging to the State of Punjab in India, of a six-line rhyming stanza. In this form, the last alphabet of the first word of each line is the first alphabet of the first word of next line.
There is no restriction on the starting alphabet of the first line.
Rhyming scheme : ababab.
HAPPY
pretty butterfly, its wings beating the summer air
youth and innocence, good qualities to possess
happy as a cloud as it flutters around the square
yin and yang the balance of the soul for its success
nurturing the flowers as it flies to them with care
gracious as the sun and wind sighing without stress
(c) ladyleemanila 2016
Fascinating…..I must have a ‘Go’ at this…will probably innovate a little…regarding ‘meter and rhythm’….Will have a look. Thanks…. Hugs! ❤
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yes, go for it, Bushka 🙂
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Have just done one…. 😉 Hugs!
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oh dear….
that photo and your beautiful lines just make my heart beat some happy da-dums! ❤
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cheers, Rosema 🙂 I’d say keep on beating happy da-drums! ❤
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Fascinating piece of knowledge! I had never heard of a Harrisham Rhyme. Great poem and education!!
@Samantha/samratkel from
Shadow Realities
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cheers, Sam 🙂 happy to share!
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