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Post by Dwayne on Jan 14, 2005 2:00:02 GMT -5
Please allow this artist/writer to introduce to Earth's peoples the Davidian sonnet, invented in 1990 by yours truly. Am assuring all that there is no relation to David Koresh/ the Branch Davidians & this poetry form. As you never came across this style of sonnet in literature class it will help to first define the Davidian's structure:
* 14 lines, rhyming sequence: ~~~ abba cddc efg efg ~~~ rhyming down both left & right margins
* equal # of syllables/line (careful of the occasional diphthong)
* the sextet may either enhance the octet's theme or it may present a balancing view
The cadence varies from sonnet to sonnet ... from iambic pentameter to flowing prose. These are spiritual poems at their core & hints of Richard's writings' influence in me will be noticed from time to time by the observant & another reason for me to be thankful for him.
While this style of sonnet has not continued to be pursued personally, nevertheless they were written in a time of creative wonder & joy over the just principles existing in our known universes. My writing preference became prose within a few years, as it suddenly occured to me one day that, while taking days sometimes composing a powerfully tight sonnet, there was a loss associated with creating most of these: namely ~ The moment ~ That's why prose won out, as it's here/now flow is more personally attractive. The longer it would take to get everything just right within the new challenging structure then all the more the moment was lost. The sonnets remain clever & complex, saying what this man wishes them to say ... though you may have to work for it.
Earth's first Davidian sonnet was composed shortly after first deciding what the form of them would be &, once invented, the next decision was "What do I wish the initial one to be about?"
Balance
It's not that I'll laugh so often Nor find my eyes full of large tears, For what I've learned over the years Lets me be calm time and again.
Would rather not ride giant swells Of an angry, raging sea, hence Love seeks out the mild ripples, whence Should be like peaceful, endless wells.
Not too far left or too far right Is where I do desire to be: In the middle of breadth and length.
Sought out the true and lasting Light, His only urging: to be free. Win All with gentleness through strength.
Written January 8-10, 1990 in Red Lodge, Montana. Here & now this writer would express it a little differently, though not much so. There presently exists over 2 dozen Davidian sonnets written by my self, mostly from a dozen or more years ago. Have also written over 3 dozen other types of sonnets - Petrarchan, Shakespearean & even "Super" Shakespearean where both left & right margins rhyme, as well as several "prose" sonnets, as this artist calls them.
Your thoughts of this new poetry form are most welcome to be expressed to this emerging writer. Thank you for spending the time reading this post.
With warm regards,
~Dwayne~ a.k.a. David Wayne Walker Nebraska, USA, Earth
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Post by Dwayne on Jan 19, 2005 9:35:01 GMT -5
Written after a challenging evening working as a certified nursing assitant in a Montana nursing home:
Teamwork
When someone gives More than required For work that's mired Then teamwork lives.
It's not a thing Of selfishness. Love gives it's best; Lets good will ring.
So view yourself An aide to choose This duty, that
To see our self In other's shoes Is where it's at.
Davidian sonnet
Written January 12, 1990, in Red Lodge, Montana
~Dwayne~
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Post by Dwayne on Jan 19, 2005 10:10:10 GMT -5
This one was written after being temporarily frustrated over seeing a friend harming himself greatly by continuing to think in a negative manner ...
Seeds
I ache inside my heart that I Know so many folks who don't know How to seek a lasting peace. How Trying it is. Why don't we try
To look inside ourselves so to See the seeds we plant deep and see We have great power in that we Do create our own grief and do
Make our own gladness and do make Much of our own circumstance much Of the time? It's only those of
Wakening hearts whose lives will wake Such utter truth within us; such Love that's waiting to grow: True Love.
January 17-20, 1990 in Red Lodge, Montana
Notice in this Davidian sonnet that not only do the left & right margins rhyme in the same sequence but they also are the same word basically on each end of a line. As with most of these written some 15 years ago, this artist would express this a little differently here now ... though not much differently.
~Dwayne~
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Post by Dwayne on Jan 19, 2005 10:44:48 GMT -5
Ah ... this Davidian sonnet remains precious to me ... At LastI was beginning to think that I'd missed you this time around. How Tried my soul has been until now. Why has it taken so long? Sat Many a night with aching heart, Wondering where you were. The Sun would rise again to find a Then lonlier man, but the art In Creator is flawless; His Designs prove perfect, for it's you Of my dreams who's now here with me. When we were ready for wholeness Creator guides us for True Love, fulfilling our destiny.[/b] January 26, 1990, in Red Lodge, Montana It was composed & given to a lovely lady who smiled as she turned the poem around in her hands to hand back to me, saying, "You've written this for another who is to come." Am still waiting. ~Dwayne~
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Post by Dwayne on Jan 19, 2005 11:11:14 GMT -5
The day this artist wrote 2 Davidian sonnets:
Intuition
While I walked through the woods today I felt the urge to turn aside. Why, I wasn't sure, but then I'd Smile for this familiar sway.
And lo, beheld a marvelous Sight: ice crystals growing out to Right where I was being drawn so. Land and water split by glorious,
Wondrous sculptures, feathers and points, Bidding I take much closer sight To marvel over His glory.
"One with All" the message anoints, Hid but visible, that we might Woo our hearts so peacefully free.[/b]
written about giant hoarfrost crystals & that wonderful nudging in one's heart.
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Return
I've come back to the place today A friend of mine had taken me. The morning's calm is wide and free, Lively from Rock Creek's babbling play.
By day it holds a wondrous air For those who'll pause to soak it in Or feel the magic here within. My heart has sealed it with a prayer.
I hope that soon my friend will take Her walk with me back to this place Where All is found so peacefully.
High wonders of Creator make Hurt hearts enjoy this special grace Here, this place of tranquility.
Both sonnets written on February 3, 1990 near Red Lodge, Montana
The number of "I"s found in these are indicative of where this artist was at the time ... as all writing can be a historical roadmap to indicate how far we've come.
~Dwayne~
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Post by Dwayne on Jan 19, 2005 11:22:32 GMT -5
My friendship with Danny Abrahams of Red Lodge was the inspiration for this Davidian sonnet ... FriendsA friend is one who stands by you No matter what your trial may be. So steady & so strong, they see The darkest days you know clear through. They'll always be there night and day To comfort and console your need. Through thick and thin a friend will seed Well thoughts to help you find your way. Much warmth and comfort good friends hold. They're there to listen when you bare Your heart to speak your highest goal. Such priceless worth that can't be sold: Care, hope & love that true friends share, For understanding warms the soul.[/b] February 2-4, 1990 in Red Lodge, Montana meet Danny: www.screenshotart.com/index.php?showtopic=5501~Dwayne~
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Post by Dwayne on Jan 19, 2005 11:33:37 GMT -5
Recognition
Do I know you? Am sure it's so. Time's bound to show You know me too.
Though few the days From when we met, Come, take heart, let No wall block ways
Of knowing why We've come to be Here now. Let your
Love guide you. I Leave you to see: Fear shuts the door.
February 7, 1990 in Red Lodge, Montana
... & this is all for now. Thanks for your time spent here.
~Dwayne~
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Post by Dwayne on Jan 19, 2005 12:35:01 GMT -5
It's another now already ... & after the Big Bang: the Big Crunch?: Existence
When All is come Around again And we begin One at rest; Home,
A Voice within Without words is Hither of this Awareness, in
The All that ev- er was IS and Certainly will
Be, as It's nev- er clearer than Here and Now, still.May 1, 1992 ~ ~ ~ My Poetry
So you say that you have trouble Enjoying my poetry, as In reading, a nice cadence is Nowhere to be found and you stall.
Others find obscurity or Lofty verse a bit too much to Softly soothe, and that's okay too. A few are irked by its structure
And that's where I beg to differ, As, see it or not, construct be Universal in spirit, thought,
Land, sea and air. Regardless your Fast receipt or reject: do see You recognize this truth I've brought. May 3, 1992 in Red Lodge, Montana There - 10 of my Davidian sonnets ... a nice round number. ~Dwayne~
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Post by Edina on Jan 19, 2005 22:05:08 GMT -5
Thank you for sharing your poems&sonnets with us. Very nice of you.
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Post by Grave on Feb 23, 2005 6:39:13 GMT -5
WOW! I guess I don't mind title "GOD" for you. Incredible poetry You are the mand ;D , soul , umm "Is".. whatever
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Post by Grave on Feb 23, 2005 6:40:30 GMT -5
WOW! I guess I don't mind title "GOD" for you. Incredible poetry You are the mand ;D , soul , umm "Is".. whatever I ment You are the man !
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Post by Edina on Feb 23, 2005 8:58:02 GMT -5
There's a little button called 'Modify' in the right corner of your post, if you wish to correct that spelling mistake.
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Post by Dwayne on Feb 23, 2005 13:44:18 GMT -5
"I ment You are the man !" You mean that you meant that I am the man? Heh heh heh ...Most kind, Grave, but this artist is a man, not the man. Am pleased you seem to like my writing, friend. ~Dwayne~
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Post by Edina on Feb 23, 2005 17:12:25 GMT -5
Kewl icon Dwayne!
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Post by Dwayne on Feb 23, 2005 19:51:00 GMT -5
Hee heeee ... Pleased you like it, Edina. Have got a boat-load in my "For Forums" folder, though many do not translate all that well on a darker background ... like this one: Many keep some "edges" to them, though they still are recognizable. Please check your PMs, Edina, thanks.[/i] ~Dwayne~ Edit- grammar correction
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