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NaPoWriMo Day 11: Formal Friday 2

4/10/2014

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We've said it before and we'll say it again: "Casual Friday bad, Formal Friday Good." Or, was it "Casual Friday good, Formal Friday better?" We can't remember, but it doesn't matter. Formal Friday is here!

The Ghazal

The Gazal is an ancient middle-eastern poetic form that has been greatly westernized. The form consists of several couplets, the second line of which ends with the same word. Traditionally, each line of the ghazal keeps the same meter and the first line of each couplet rhymes. The ghazal is traditionally written to express pain and loss and the existence of beauty despite these things.

The Prompt: Bastard Ghazal

Write a poem that contains at least five couplets, each of which ends in the same word. Optionally, include the other characteristics of the ghazal, but don't worry if you miss one. We're only semi-formal this week.

Check back every day in April for a new prompt. 


Note: Contest participants are not required to use these prompts and you don't need to be registered for the contest to take advantage of them. They should be inspiration for all!
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