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On Carpe Diem we are trying out a poem based on the Fibonacci sequence where the number of syllables in each line must equal the sum of the syllables in the two previous lines. So, start with 0 and 1, add them together to get your next number, which is also 1, 2 comes next, then add 2 and 1 to get 3, and so on. The Fibonacci sequence is: 0,1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, 21
Poetry: 1 syllable, 1 syllable, 2 syllables, 3 syllables, 5 syllables, 8 syllables, 13 syllables, 21 syllables and so on .. Not an easy form, but it’s a challenge and fun!
Haze
the
haze
slowly
seeps its way
across the north-east
gradually sashaying inland
kissing foliage and then making love to waiting clouds
the cold and dry breeze welcomes the birth of Harmattan singing ‘o come all ye faithful!’
Copyright © Celestine Nudanu (11/11/13)I appreciate your patience with me as I catch up on your blogs. Thanks a million! Shalom.
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I went out and pit foliage around ,my head..never know, might get lucky, and as my head’s always in the clouds…heehee….lovely set of words Enchantress,,
Most grateful, kind Sir.But your head is where it should be….on your fine neck!! 🙂
How intricate to put together, Well done!!!!
Marie, I really kicked up a sweat over this one. 🙂
I bet! LOL. And you still dazzled the challenge!!!
Did I? Thanks so much!
Indeed, you did. 😉
I’m glad!
As usual you see a challenge and you make something brilliant out of it. This is great Celestine.
Thank you so, Al. Sometimes when I write these times, I actually have no inkling that they would turn out just right. I just try them out!
That’s usually the best way 🙂
Well – you did it!
And – you made it look easy.
Oh Rosy, not easy at all. 🙂
All the while I thought the Fibonacci poem just relies on shape! That is indeed a challenging form. Great post!
Thank you, Utalapwrx. It was challenging!
Oh my word! You truly are the Master!! Well done!!!! {{Hugs}}
Thanks a million, Skye 🙂
What a brilliant idea, and I love yours!
I’m most grateful, Gilly
That was wonderful. I could see it. You described the beginning of the season so well.
Thanks Nana. Harmattan is certainly in the air.
This is designed so beautifully 🙂
Many thanks Amrit
What a clever idea, I like this. Your composition sounds like the North of England. i love the word sashaying also.
Thank you Ste J. A great compliment indeed! 🙂
So ethereal! I love this part especially: “gradually sashaying inland / kissing foliage and then making love to waiting clouds”
Eva, thanks so so much!
You’re welcome! 🙂
I like this Fibonacci-poem Celestine. First attempt? Looks like you did this before.
Yes, this is my first attempt, Kristjaan; and thanks to you it seems I did it well. Most grateful 🙂
This is absolutely beautiful. Your poetry is so good, Celestine, so good.
Dela, thank you 🙂 I’m happy to hear you say this; sincerely I am!
Not easy but you did it. Yay!
Yay 🙂 Thanks dear friend!
Nice, Celestine.. I love the word sashaying. I enjoyed the challenge, but don’t think I’ll make a habit of it. It’s tough.. but you rocked it.
It’s tough I agree and I had a hard time with this. Sometimes the words just don’t seem to flow that easily. Thank you Steph :-).
A wonderful poem in a wonderful form! One of your commenters called you “Enchantress” — I agree!!!
Oh Jan, thank you. 🙂
Excellent! I have never EVER heard about doing a poem like this! IT’s a almost alchemy!
Jassy, thank you so much. This is actually my first attempt!
Well it looks REALLY hard! I would totally screw this up! LOL
Ah, we both wrote about weather–me about snow and you about Harmattan. I like the contrast of our hemispheres.
Thank you Susan. Maybe we are more alike than we think. 🙂
Lovely poem! I can really tell that the weather is changing. Seasons come and go you know? What a lovely and creative way to express words! I love the syllable concept! 🙂
Most grateful or the compliment, Teecee 🙂
My God, what a neat idea but wow seems tedious. You did it beautifully. Amazing poem!
Thank you, as always!
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Can never have the discipline to write like this…good job, great fan!
Thank you Kwanima. But you can you know, once you put your mind to it. Try it one of these days!
hmm…no promises but when i do try, will give you a heads up.