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War And Peace : Formal Poetry

written by Poet : Paul McCann


 

Diamante   

A seven line poem where the theme or topic of the poem ends opposite to the opening topic. English grammar is used and the rules are as follows; 

Line 1 - Name (Noun) Theme/Object 

Line 2 - Two adjectives describing the noun in line 1.

Line 3 - Three participles (-in or -ed), relating to line 1 and 2 of the poem.

Line 4 - 4 nouns (2 referring to the noun in line 1 and the other 2 referring to line 7).

Line 5 - Three participles (relating to noun in line 7)

Line 6 - Two adjectives (describing the noun in line 7)

Line 7 -Noun (names the theme or object which is the opposite of the noun in line1

 

 

Reflection On War And Peace (2005)(A Diamante Structure)

By Paul McCann

War 

A Conflict - Fight

Killing – Peace Keeping – Protecting 

Insurgence -Unrest - 

Surrender -Truce –

Healing – Forgiving – Living

 Agree - Harmony –

Peace .

 

Originally Posted On Site: 2008-05-27 09:25:07
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