elements (a poem)

~ thereluctantpoet

Come read – Elements

Katie Kay

Earth
Gifts life
In a universe
Where miracles are reality.
Hallowed.

Air
Sweetens lungs
To enrich blood
That flows within us.
Sacrosanct.

Fire
Burns hearts
Beating in chests
With a scarlet desire.
Divine.

Water
Cleanses souls
Drowning in sin
Praying to begin again.
Holy.

A SPECIAL SHOUTOUT & AN EXPLANATION

Thank you to The Reluctant Poet (please check out his website here) for introducing me to this style of poetry, elfchen (also known as elevenie). Sweet and simple elfchens implement the following word formula:

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2, 3
4, 5, 6
7, 8, 9, 10
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When I sat down to try my hand at elfchens, I immediately thought of the classical elements of ancient Greece (Earth, Air, Fire, Water). These are the four major components of nature that mean the most to me, and it felt natural to write about the elements in this style of poetry.

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2 thoughts on “elements (a poem)”

    1. Yes, My Dear Friend! I have found it to be a great form, short, sweet and simple and you can use it for any topic. Try it, you may like it!!! Hope you’ve been having a great weekend!
      xoxoxo

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