La 'Tuin Poetry
Poetry Contest
The topic for this poetry contest is: La'Tuin poetry.
La 'Tuin
The La 'Tuin, a poetic form created by Laura Lamarca, consists of 4-line stanzas with an 'abca, abca' rhyme scheme that is consistent throughout each stanza. Stanzas 2, 3 etc. must all follow the same rhyme sounds as the first stanza. With the first stanza being repeated again at the end of the piece. It contains a minimum of 4 stanzas, with no maximum length limit.
A strict syllable count of 9/8/9/8 is required per stanza.
In-Depth Explanation of rhyme:
Lines 1, 4, 5, 8, 9, 12, 13, 16 etc., all rhyme - this is the 'A' rhyme.
Lines 2, 6, 10, 14 etc, all rhyme - this is the 'B' rhyme.
Lines 3, 7, 11, 15 etc, all rhyme - this is the 'C' rhyme.
The La'Tuin is named after A'Tuin, a giant turtle from the Diskworld series. A turtle is a symbol
of Mother Earth. La is Laura Lamarca's signature.
Example
Prologue: Catch a Falling Star
The Collaborative work of Luna and Starkat
Wondrous sights are about to unfold,
enchanted worlds look inviting.
Step inside a land of moonlit dreams ~
catch a falling star; then, behold!
Fairies with wings speckled green and gold
use their magic wands for lighting.
Then, just for fun, they dance on moonbeams,
so spry and young; none e'er grow old.
The Prince of Fairies wants to seem bold ~
with a dragon he is fighting.
His Princess looks on, wise to his schemes;
gives him a stare that's icy cold.
"Please stop that this instant!" she cajoled.
"Elves have reported a sighting ~
gnarly gnomes have been seen in our streams;
planning evil deeds, we are told."
Eldest male fairies from each household
gathered at once for a meeting.
Divided themselves up into teams ~
removed the gnomes as was foretold.
Wondrous sights are about to unfold,
enchanted worlds look inviting.
Step inside a land of moonlit dreams ~
catch a falling star; then, behold!
The contest winner will win half of the prize pool which is based on the number of entries. The second and third place winners will each share the remaining prize pool. The prize pool is currently 30.00 member dollars. There are 6 spots still open. If all open spots are used the prize pool will be 60.00 member dollars. In this contest at least 2 submissions must be made for the vote to begin.
Deadline: Contest is closed. Deadline was Thursday, May 7, 2009.
Full Contest Listing
La 'Tuin
The La 'Tuin, a poetic form created by Laura Lamarca, consists of 4-line stanzas with an 'abca, abca' rhyme scheme that is consistent throughout each stanza. Stanzas 2, 3 etc. must all follow the same rhyme sounds as the first stanza. With the first stanza being repeated again at the end of the piece. It contains a minimum of 4 stanzas, with no maximum length limit.
A strict syllable count of 9/8/9/8 is required per stanza.
In-Depth Explanation of rhyme:
Lines 1, 4, 5, 8, 9, 12, 13, 16 etc., all rhyme - this is the 'A' rhyme.
Lines 2, 6, 10, 14 etc, all rhyme - this is the 'B' rhyme.
Lines 3, 7, 11, 15 etc, all rhyme - this is the 'C' rhyme.
The La'Tuin is named after A'Tuin, a giant turtle from the Diskworld series. A turtle is a symbol
of Mother Earth. La is Laura Lamarca's signature.
Example
Prologue: Catch a Falling Star
The Collaborative work of Luna and Starkat
Wondrous sights are about to unfold,
enchanted worlds look inviting.
Step inside a land of moonlit dreams ~
catch a falling star; then, behold!
Fairies with wings speckled green and gold
use their magic wands for lighting.
Then, just for fun, they dance on moonbeams,
so spry and young; none e'er grow old.
The Prince of Fairies wants to seem bold ~
with a dragon he is fighting.
His Princess looks on, wise to his schemes;
gives him a stare that's icy cold.
"Please stop that this instant!" she cajoled.
"Elves have reported a sighting ~
gnarly gnomes have been seen in our streams;
planning evil deeds, we are told."
Eldest male fairies from each household
gathered at once for a meeting.
Divided themselves up into teams ~
removed the gnomes as was foretold.
Wondrous sights are about to unfold,
enchanted worlds look inviting.
Step inside a land of moonlit dreams ~
catch a falling star; then, behold!
The contest winner will win half of the prize pool which is based on the number of entries. The second and third place winners will each share the remaining prize pool. The prize pool is currently 30.00 member dollars. There are 6 spots still open. If all open spots are used the prize pool will be 60.00 member dollars. In this contest at least 2 submissions must be made for the vote to begin.
Deadline: Contest is closed. Deadline was Thursday, May 7, 2009.
