A shadorma* captures a chance encounter with daughter-in- law's aunt. I'm invited to her book club meeting that evening. I resort to a hack from college so I can finish the book.
Storytime
with two granddaughters
Grandmas chat
Planned nap lost
An unread classic beckons
I read standing up
*A shadorma is a six line stanza with syllables in this order 3/5/3/3/7/5. A
Shadorma may contain more than one stanza with the same syllable count.
I was inspired by Juliette's post who was inspired by Beth's post.
FYI: Poetry is not always a faster write.
Curious about my unread classic? It was The Great Gatsby!
This is my fourteenth year participating in the March Slice of Life Challenge, writing every day during the month of March. Thank you, Two Writing Teachers, for creating this challenge and providing the space and support for us year after year. And thanks to this magnificent community for sharing stories with me and encouraging my writing life.
Janice Scully at Salt City Verse is hosting Poetry Friday this week.
Oh my gosh - this poetry form is one I can't wait to try, too. And you read STANDING UP??? I bet it was a great discussion with connections to our world today. Thank you for the inspo in this Slice!
ReplyDeleteRamona, what an interesting action-standing up reading! I don't think I ever tried that.
ReplyDeleteHi Romona! The last time I read standing up was when I substitute taught at the elementary level - over ten years ago now. It is a skill! I was late to reading the Great Gatsby too - my unread classic is Ulysses by James Joyce. I have it, I just have to read it.
ReplyDeleteThe poem on its own creates a beautiful slice too. Having other information surrounding it expands the slice.
ReplyDeleteShadorma—a new form for me and I love short forms. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteYour shadorma poem sparkles, Ramona. The clarity of your chosen words delivers the events you mention, enabling the reader to gain a strong impression of your day. Sounds a bit like my days in the company of our grand-daughter.
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