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Renga On Lost Wisdom

When wise men bicker
the world is turned upsidedown
as fools multiply

Ego makes no one wiser
Misplaced pride defeats purpose

Stay your words, first think
Let the wisdom rule your voice
Speak in quiet truth

Reach out to those that need words
Let them heal naturally

Co- author
Ian T

About This Poem

Style/Type: Structured: Eastern

Review Request Direction: What did you think of my title?
How was my language use?
What did you think of the rhythm or pattern or pacing?
How does this theme appeal to you?
How was the beginning/ending of the poem?
Is the internal logic consistent?

Review Request Intensity: I want the raw truth, feel free to knock me on my back

Editing Stage: Editing - draft

About the Author

Region, Country: singapore, SGP

Favorite Poets: Emily Dickinson, Robert Frost, Sarojini Naidu and friends in Neopoet.

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Comments

Barbara Writes

Barbara Writes

11 years 2 months ago

Great Alid

Who are the other co authors? it's only a renga if there are two or more writing to it. Adding the names at the bottom lets others know who collaboratively wrote it. When writing a renga one should first inquire of others maybe in PM before writing and posting. One will decide who'ill submit finish content.

A author,
B author,
A author,
B author,
I'm glad to see your enthusiasm.

alidzain

alidzain

11 years 2 months ago

Hi Barbara

i forgot it should be created by more than one poet! sigh..i'm so excited with learning something new and forget that rule. lol.I'll try to get someone to help me out or I'll turn it into a Tanka instead.

Alid

Barbara Writes

Barbara Writes

11 years 2 months ago

Alid

that's okay, I just wanted to make sure you aware. Have fun with your renga.

R

raj

11 years 2 months ago

Hi Alid

I really liked this one....the only change i would suggest is swapping of the words Pride & misplaced....i think misplaced pride reads better...

Regards,

Ian.T

Ian.T

11 years 2 months ago

Alid

Thank you for the invite I have put a few words here and hope you invite more to assist you in this work:-

When wise men bicker
the world is put upside down
when fools multiply

Ego makes no one wiser
Misplaced pride defeats purpose

Stay your words, first think
Let the wisdom rule your voice
Speak in quiet truth

Reach out to those that need words
Let them heal in their own way

Yours Ian.T

Ian.T

Ian.T

11 years 2 months ago

Alid

Check the second line it appears that it has 8 syllables, I put an edit on my comment so that you could maybe sort it out,
Take care out there, Have you had a look at the one I wrote for you about Kali lol.."The curse of Kali (for Alid)???"
Yours Ian.T

alidzain

alidzain

11 years 1 month ago

Ian

done the edit. What do you think?

Alid