Grande Aspirations ⁓ (a poet's longing)

Nabla Del (a type of concrete or shape poem)

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Author's Note

"NABLA DEL"
an original poetic form
created by Richard W. Jenkins
© 12 Dec 2001
In the shape of an upside down (inverted) triangle, this form must be centered for full effect, but may be aligned left or right when formatting will not permit center alignment.
There is no set syllable count per line, but each descending line must be reduced by (at least) one or two letters, until there is one word at the bottom, and a smooth sided inverted triangle has been produced.
12 Lines total are required in the following order:
1 … Opening/Introduction Line
2 … Quatrains (4-Line verses)
1 … 3-Line Closing Verse (triplet)
Rhyme scheme is: x, xbxb, xcxc, xxx (x = no rhyme). But, by author's choice, there can be more rhymes, as long as the required minimum rhyme scheme is met.
Note: The Introduction line and verses are separated by a free space.
It can be a challenge … if you try it, just have fun!

Painting: A young Rembrandt Van Rijn, self-portrait, oil on panel, c.1625

All well-meant, constructive critique is welcome! : )

Reviews

[Roth Jordain]

Hi Richard,
I am a new member who received your name from Chris on one of my reviews and Wow! [a word I rarely use] this poem came up at the top of your list when I typed your name into the Search box. I think it is a very creative poem displayed in one of the most unique and beautiful layouts I have ever seen.
I read that it is your original form and looks way too difficult for me to try but regardless I am amazed by your poetic artistry, I truly appreciate understand and relate to your rhyming message too.

Thank you sincerely Richard for sharing this outstanding work,
Roth

An aside:
Chris said one of my poems is a 'classic style' and said you could explain what that means, if you can please? The poem is the POET.

[Richard🖌]

Greetings, New Member! 🤜✫🤛

What a pleasure it is to receive such an appreciative and generously favorable review for this humble little work of unique originality … I must remember to thank Chris for sending you over to my place. : )
She is quite the highly regarded, sought after masterful poetess, in her own right.
Thank you ever-so much, Roth, for blessing one of my earnest efforts with your positive and encouraging words in review.

A big WELCOME to the Café … may your prosperous days here be many and your joys as equally rewarding! ⁓ Richard🖌


On your aside:
I read your "the POET" poem (which I'll review soon) and Chris' comment on "classical style" as-well.
Basically, I think what she's referring to is your Quatrain verses composed in a set rhyme scheme, but she could have told you that … she can be quite modest, me thinks. ; )

[Roth Jordain]

Thank you Richard,
Your help is highly regarded and greatly appreciated. I have written poetry and short stories for about twenty five years [i am 40 now] and joined a couple of other poetry sites before coming here and learned a lot about composition, a few forms and how to present them artistically but never heard of the 'classical style'.
A question please? Is there a way you know of to shut off so many ads here?

Thank you again Richard for your help,
Roth

[Lyn Anderson]

I really like this format. It is a great introduction type piece.

[Richard🖌]

Thanks for reading, commenting, and liking!

[lightsong]

only a Master Poet like You, a an original Classical Barde can turn the page into prim parchment with vintage ink, title, words, picture, font, format, those little wondrous ornaments to decorate it, only with Your own personal ever-fine touch, Your luxurious Noble style, Your every ancient spiritual breath, a document that is wrapped up and saved in history, was there in the past, is here now and today, and will last for the many many years to come.

warmest happiest blessings, much Love***

[lightsong]

BTW, I like it better,
"Ever, an accomplished poet I've aspired to be."
than,
"An accomplished poet I've ever aspired to be."

it gives it more power 😊

[Richard🖌]

Thank you, warmly Gh,
Your praise, expressed enjoyment, and favor in each aspect of this unique piece certainly reward an olde bard's humble efforts, encouraging and inspiring his worn and battered pen to dance again upon the page.

I cannot express enough how grateful I feel from the touches of your gracious and affectionate words, Dear Poetess … hugs 'n blessings! ⁓ Richard : )

[Relic]

Nicely done, Richard. You've always got something interesting in your box of poems.

[Richard🖌]

Thanks for the nod, Tim.

How rewarding it is to know you found favor in this unique piece! ⁓ Richard

[J. J. Nightingale]

Oh my goodness Richard, this is wonderfully fun !

You are a talent indeed..

Always a pleasure..

Jazzy

[Richard🖌]

Good afternoon, Dear Jasmine*
Thank you ever-so warmly for your lovely presence.
There is always a smile on my leathery lips when I see you've reviewed one of my humble little pieces, because I know you'll have left me a delightful treat.

Sure enough, no one makes me feel the kind of inspiration You do … hugs! ⁓ Richard : )

[J. J. Nightingale]

HUGS back to you.......:)................. YRW

[J. J. Nightingale]

Still in love.....................................♥

[J. J. Nightingale]

Sono ancora innamorato delle tue parole .. Abbi cura di te ... ♥

[Richard🖌]

Come sempre, anche le mie parole ti amano 🥀

[J. J. Nightingale]

..............♥

[DIVYA]

It is a pleasure to read you and keep reading you. Exquisitely written, dear Richard. This is a level of art in poetry one can only aspire to achieve. I love it all. The poem, it's message, form and rhyme. It is indeed a pleasure to read and to behold.

[Richard🖌]

Thank you ever-so warmly and gratefully, Divya Dear,
Your poetic expressions of praise and appreciation always strum and delightful chord within.
That you, such an accomplished artist, love anything about my poetry is sweetly inspiring to my senses.

You're a wonderfully generous reviewer, whose sincerity caresses my hopes … most joyful hugs! ⁓ Richard : )

[kitty]

Thank you for this wonderful piece. During my days as a promising writer I have always had in mind ways and means of making my writing more appealing by introducing different forms/styles to make my work more versatile. In reading you, the 'master' I am gradually more convinced that somehow this is possible/within reach.

[Richard🖌]

Hello, Lady Kitty,
I is lovely seeing you today, reading and reviewing these rare verses from my old pen in the Nabla Del form.
In accommodating your desire to make your writing more appealing and versatile, I can think of no form better suited or more unique than this … within reach, surely.
What a gratifying honor it would be for a poetess of your note to compose in one of my original forms.
Please, let me know when/if you do.

Kitty, you are certainly welcome, and I thank you most warmly and gratefully for your expressive words in appreciation and enjoyment … happy hugs! ⁓ Richard : )

[ayesha cullen]

I love the inverted pyramid, and the tone of the poem. Well written.

[Richard🖌]

Thank you, Dear Ayesha,
I am so proud you're the first to read and comment on this rare little piece … I've composed in this form only about half a dozen times.
Thank you for the nice compliment, and that you love anything about my poetry is gratification I could not have expected, but I'm keeping it. ; )

Big hug of happiness to you! ⁓ Richard