Clouds Are Forever ~ A Blitz Poem by John Hansen

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  1. surovi99 profile image81
    surovi99posted 3 years ago

    Gotcha how a Blitz Poem is composed. Kudos to you for trying something new with poems again. This is an amazing poem John has crafted. Look over his challenge to other poets as well. Here is the link:
    https://hubpages.com/literature/Clouds- … Blitz-Poem

    1. Jodah profile image84
      Jodahposted 3 years agoin reply to this

      Thank you so much for sharing this, Rosina, and for the generous comment.

    2. ChitrangadaSharan profile image88
      ChitrangadaSharanposted 3 years agoin reply to this

      What an interesting way to craft a poem. I had not heard about the Blitz style of writing poetry. And fifty lines are good to convey an idea, a story or a message.
      Thank you for introducing me to this, John!
      Would love to try this.
      Thank you for sharing.
      Thank you Rosina for sharing John's excellent work.

      1. Jodah profile image84
        Jodahposted 3 years agoin reply to this

        Hello Chitrangada. I do hope you give this form of poetry a try. I enjoyed it and am sure you will also.

    3. tsmog profile image82
      tsmogposted 3 years agoin reply to this

      Wow! Will give it a go a few times. Loved your poem. Is there a suggest word count limit? Or, just short? I am looking at your pattern of mainly three words. Perhaps that does not matter as I am too analytical at times wink

      I will share this with a Swedish poet friend, who once active here at HP, tomorrow.

      1. Jodah profile image84
        Jodahposted 3 years agoin reply to this

        Hi Tim, I a glad this poem got your attention and you intend to give “blitz” poetry a go. No, there is no set word count…just that it must be 50 lines. I just used short lines to make it easier, and followed the example I was given.

  2. Gianella Labrador profile image87
    Gianella Labradorposted 3 years ago

    Another poem exercise to explore. I'm a huge fan of word plays John. Especially where you base the next word or syllable from the last one. There is a game in Japan were players 2 or more alternatively give words base on the last syllable mentioned. The player will be eliminated from the round if he/she stutters or run out of words from a limited period of time. Let's say the word is 'kiseki' which means 'miracle', the next word should begin with the last syllable which is 'ki', it could be 'kirei' which means lovely or beautiful, the next one could be 'rei' or 'ei', I'd say 'eiga' which means movie but 'rei' itself is a word that means zero. Will try to make one sometime soon. Thanks John for sharing another form of poetry to explore. I'm sick of hearing shakespearean for pete's sake LOL.

    Thank you Rosina for sharing John's Blitz poetry response to a prompt.

    Blessings to both of you!

  3. Gianella Labrador profile image87
    Gianella Labradorposted 3 years ago

    Good write John, timely for the world's current situation. You started with a simple 'clouds' like one would inhale exhale before starting to write. Then getting deeper and detailed with the current issues and problems of the world. It seems you are also bothered by it but can't help it. You ended it with the words, "forever", "believe", and "Love". Your puns and clever word plays really amuses me.

    Kudos to your ever hard working brain cells. I salute them.

    God bless you.

    1. Jodah profile image84
      Jodahposted 3 years agoin reply to this

      Hello Gianella. Thank you for reading and for your interesting comment. I found your description of that Japanese word game interesting. I hope you give this form of poetry a try. I find it always challenging but fun to try some different forms, especially those that are new to me. I am glad you enjoy my puns and wordplay too. Blessings.

  4. Pamela99 profile image90
    Pamela99posted 3 years ago

    I had not heard of a Blitz Poem before, but it very interesting. I like the one you wrote John. I may try this sometime. It would be a challenge.

    Thanks for posting this article, Rosina.

    1. Jodah profile image84
      Jodahposted 3 years agoin reply to this

      Thank you, Pamela. I was a bit worried about writing 50 lines at first but it was a lot easier than I expected. I hope you do try it one day.

  5. RozlinMohsin profile image60
    RozlinMohsinposted 3 years ago

    What a joyful read! John. This is very interesting. Even I will try some day writing a blitz poem. You have nicely Crafted the blitz style in your poem.

    Thank you Rosina for sharing John's work.

    1. Jodah profile image84
      Jodahposted 3 years agoin reply to this

      Hello Rozlin. I am pleased that you found this an interesting style of poetry. I look forward to reading what you come up with when you do decide to attempt it.

  6. Misbah786 profile image75
    Misbah786posted 3 years ago

    Wow! What a lovely poem, and what a fantastic way to write a poem. I'd never heard of a Blitz Poem before, so thank you very much for introducing it, John. It's so much fun. Loved it! smile

    Thank you so much Rosina for sharing John's work smile

    Blessings to both of you!!

    1. Jodah profile image84
      Jodahposted 3 years agoin reply to this

      Hi Misbah. I am happy I could introduce you to a new form of poetry. It was new to me to. I hope you give it a try. Blessings.

      1. Misbah786 profile image75
        Misbah786posted 3 years agoin reply to this

        Thank you very much, John. Yes, I think I should give this a try. It's cool smile

  7. billybuc profile image94
    billybucposted 3 years ago

    That was like trying to follow the flight of a hummingbird. I am whiplash from all the direction changes. LOL  It seems like a fun exercise, and you answered the bell and did it beautifully.

    1. Jodah profile image84
      Jodahposted 3 years agoin reply to this

      I agree, Bill, and I even reigned it in a lot from where it started to go. It was a fun experience though.

  8. Peggy W profile image82
    Peggy Wposted 3 years ago

    What an interesting form of poetry!  I had never heard of a Blitz poem before reading this.  Thanks Rosina for sharing John's latest poem with us.

    1. Jodah profile image84
      Jodahposted 3 years agoin reply to this

      Thank you for reading the poem, Peg. Glad you found it interesting and enjoyable.

  9. AliciaC profile image93
    AliciaCposted 3 years ago

    I think that John has created an excellent poem. To be honest, I wasn't impressed when I first heard about Blitz poetry, but John's poem has changed my mind. He's done a great job while sticking to the rules. Thank you very much for sharing his work, Rosina.

    1. Jodah profile image84
      Jodahposted 3 years agoin reply to this

      Hi Linda, i am happy to read that this changed your mind about “blitz” poetry. I wasn’t sure until I tried it, and it was quite fun.

  10. Moondot1822 profile image67
    Moondot1822posted 3 years ago

    "Blitz poem" is a new term for me. It sounds interesting to read and write. You have done wonderful work, Jodah. Thanks for introducing and sharing your work with us.
    Stay safe and healthy...

    1. Jodah profile image84
      Jodahposted 3 years agoin reply to this

      Hello Moondot. I appreciate you taking the time to read this poem. I am happy you enjoyed it too. Blessings to you.

  11. Brenda Arledge profile image81
    Brenda Arledgeposted 3 years ago

    Well done John.

    I've never heard of a Bliz poem and it sounds a bit challenging.

    Maybe I'll find time to try it later.

    Great write.

    1. Jodah profile image84
      Jodahposted 3 years agoin reply to this

      Thank you, Brenda. I had never heard of it either but it was an interesting challenge. Not as difficult as I thought. You should try.

      1. Brenda Arledge profile image81
        Brenda Arledgeposted 3 years agoin reply to this

        I think I just might.  Gotta get some extra time somewhere, but I really enjoyed reading yours.

        Thanks for the inspiration.

  12. Diana Lee profile image79
    Diana Leeposted 3 years ago

    This is interesting. I have never seen this form either, that I remember. Good job, John.

    1. Jodah profile image84
      Jodahposted 3 years agoin reply to this

      Thank you Diana. It is interesting. Hope you try it

 
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