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| Princess #11 |
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| Knight #11 |
A note on form: The above form has little (or sporadic) history. Part of a long line of ancient Japanese forms from which come the sedōka, choka, and tanka is the katauta. Depending on the source this poem (also known as a half-poem or half-song), is either 17 (5 / 7 / 5) or 19 (5 / 7 / 7) syllables long. The feeling I get is that this form is meant to be one half of a conversation...perhaps two lovers conversing back and forth. There is also note of this form consisting of a question-and-answer feel; the first poem posing the question, while the second poem answers it.
About this series: This series is a branch-off of a ten act ballad called A Tale of Love and Woe. All odd numbered installations are initiated by the "princess" with a response from the "knight." In each of these, the princess follows the 17 syllable pattern to which the knight replies in kind. All even numbered installations are initiated by the "knight" with a response from the "princess." In each of these, the knight follows the 19 syllable pattern to which the princess replies in kind.
5 comments:
smiles...the second one is short sweet and cute...and the sentiment made me smile...
I too love the second love note ~ Am enjoying the series, smiles ~
These short notes are a perfect way to express the emotions.
I think following this series is so nice.. Those little notes around the same sentiment are just perfect.
Nice series indeed. I think the third one touched me most. Smiles.
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