Kerry's Challenge

Kerry of RT(Real Toads) prompted us to write a Tetractys, which has a syllable count of 20, arranged 1, 2, 3, 4 (adding up to 10) and 10.  

 

Tetractys, a poetic form invented by Ray Stebbing, consists of at least 5 lines of 1, 2, 3, 4, 10 syllables (total of 20). Tetractys can be written with more than one verse, but must follow suit with an inverted syllable count. Double Tetractys: 1, 2, 3, 4, 10, 10, 4, 3, 2, 1. Triple Tetractys: 1, 2, 3, 4, 10, 10, 4, 3, 2, 1, 1, 2, 3, 4, 10 and so on.

 

My photo of whole wheat toast with Sugar Free Orange Marmalade

     When I was a kid, I didn't like Orange Marmalade, it was too bitter for me.  My Nannie Nonnie and Mother both loved it. Today I appreciate it, when I put it on my toast with a pat of butter. The butter soaks in with the orange and it tastes like I'm eating sunshine, especially with the right cup of tea. 

                      

Joy

fetched

open supply

sun-drenched day 

one bite transforms chases one's chill away

     

hot, haze harvest highlights one's favorite

turn back your clock

morning shine

greets one's

day

 

                    Jars                     

                      of sun

                   distant heat

                  distilled day

      fleeting memories on a cold dreary day

I had to try another one. They are kind of fun, once you get use to it. Here is one in single form.

BOOKby ~Fotuna

Joy's
freedom
time's ticket
windswept pages
among the ink grey pearls rain as blue waves call




and here is my version of a double one:

 

Oysterby ~mackdj

light
scatters 
shy oysters
among pearl clouds
melon gold filters on cradled voyage


like phantoms hidden they wait as time shifts
rocked in rain
modest find
pure light's
truth