While On Earth (life 'n love)

"ET SES OCTO" (Doubledown Style 1 or Eights 'n Sixes) See Author's Notes for details.

Author's Note

"ET SES OCTO"
(Doubledown Style 1 or Eights 'n Sixes)
Original form created by
Richard W. Jenkins
© 1 Apr 1987

Any number of 4-line verses about anything:
Aligned left or centered.

Syllable count per verse:
4-4/6, 4-4/6

Rhyme scheme:
xxxaxxxa
xxxxxb
xxxcxxxc
xxxxxb

xxxdxxxd
xxxxxe
xxxfxxxf
xxxxxe

Etc...

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Reviews

[Lisasview]

Oh my goodness to discover yet another beauty of yours and lucky me..on the same day..One in the early morn and one as evening settles in the mountains..
The idea that somehow life goes on...as my Forevermore poem says... about my own death.
Sharing ones heart..ones love while able to is so important.. even little things matter..and knowing that can make a difference to the way ones days are lead.
Life is but a moment ...and each moment needs to be made aware of.. Keeping our hearts open to love is the key.
This I believe,
Lisa

[Richard🖌]

Lisa Dearest 🥀

To know we've met and harmoniously touched on another of my original formatted pieces is bountiful, indeed, but to know we see eye-to-eye in matters of the heart is sheer bliss.

I thank you ever-so gratefully for your beautifully gracious words in review for this tender little poem … hugs to You ⁓ Richard🖌

[Lisasview]

You are so welcome dear Richard.
I loved your poem! Along with all the many poems and sonnets I have read of your...
Lisa

[Just Kim]

This is such a beautiful sincere write, nicely penned

[Richard🖌]

Dear Lady Kym 🌿
I thank you ever-so gratefully … warmest hugs! ⁓ Richard 🍃

[light and ashes]

I love it. A sweet little poem...a little piece of Heaven on Earth.

[Richard🖌]

Much appreciated.

[light and ashes]

You are welcome :)

[Unspoken poet]

Life goes on ever so true, This is awesome. You are a very talented writer. Keep writing always

[Richard🖌]

Thank you, Dear Kay-T 🌾

Tho, you are a woman of few words, those you share in praise, expressed enjoyment, and appreciation … sincerely touch me true and deep.

With happiest smiles 'n warmest hugs! ⁓ Richard 🍃

[Coyote Poetry]

A amazing poem share Richard. The good description allowed the reader to see and understand the poem view of life near. I liked the positive energy of the words. Thank you for sharing the outstanding poetry.
Coyote

[Richard🖌]

Greetings, Brother John ✍

What a wonderfully inspiring and gracious review you've gifted this little verse in homage to life, love, and Nature.

Thank you so very much, My Friend, for your praise and expressed appreciation.
Bless you with care and good health … many thanks! ⁓ Richard 🍃

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome Richard and you know. I love nature and be careful and be safe my friend.

[NotUsinganymore]

Very descriptive and pretty poem. I enjoyed it a lot c:

[Richard🖌]

Thank you most gratefully, Jung Lee 🌿

Did you feel anything special from my words, did perhaps, you enjoy the form, rhyme, imagery, the message, maybe … was there anything unique or in particular that stood out for you?

Be blessed, dear Poet, and keep thee safe and well! ⁓ Richard 🍃

[NotUsinganymore]

I like the words of how a poet's words live on c:

[Richard🖌]

Thank you for a little bit of in-depth sharing.

[Robert Trakofler]

keep sharing Richard the world needs more heart! a perfect structure and flow yet again 8-6 lends itself to such a melodic unfold as did the alternating lines of rhyme in each stanza that gives a resonant tone in alternating effect in juxtapose. This has the drift of songwriters blood Sir Richard

[Richard🖌]

My fine friend, Robert! 😃

How happy it makes me you've selected this rather brightly lifting little piece of romance to read and leave your always thoughtfully encouraging words, and I've thought of what you said … I believe it might make a rather catchy song, at that.

It's all good when a reader appreciates the rhythm and rhyme in one of my efforts … especially, one as musical as You! ⁓ Richard 🍃

[Carolynn]

The world will be with or without me, or perhaps we are all connected through out eternity....But it’s true that our words will live on, long after we are gone - especially when one leaves a beautiful long lasting trail such as yours :) Thank you kindly for the friend request - I look forward to reading many more inspiring works of art through you Richard :)

[Richard🖌]

Carolynn, Dear 🌾

How beautifully your voice sings when inspired to speak with such sweet understanding and feeling of life, the great hereafter, and how we're connected through eternity … such soul scintillating thoughts.

I love being your friend, and You Mine, and the impending joy of us reading and sharing our inspiring words of art through each other.

Thank you ever-so warmly, Lady Carolynn ⁓ Richard 🍃

[barleygirl]

As you know, I'm not into the exacting form passion that you demonstrate, so I can't appreciate that. But I am a very rhyme-and-rhythm tuned writer, so I totally jive on that . . . this might be the best I've seen it in a long time, where the words roll off the tongue with such rhythmic smoothness. Also, your imagery is nicely woven & visual, with a strong underlying message (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

PS . . . Richard, it's leap day . . . will you marry me?
(read my poem of this morning, esp last 2 lines!)

[Richard🖌]

Thank you, Lady Margie 🍂

Gratefully, there are forms and styles for each and every poetry lover to enjoy and derive inspiration from … I am thrilled you found such pleasure in this rather simple lille effort.

Thank you, too, for your beautiful accolades … it means so much to a hopeful olde bard. : )

Will I "leap day" marry You? GULP!!!
Such a melodious thought. 🙃 ⁓ Richard 🍃

[S.zaynab.kamoonpury]

Yeahhh yayy keep sharing your heart and thoughts with us ESP if they come in such enviable flow and awesome rhyming you should have joined my rhymes contest recently. Such poetic muse will live on forever, entertaining and delighting all us poetic hearts. Kudos.

Pls Pleez do read and comment on my newest poem.

[Richard🖌]

Blessings, Dear Zaynab 🌾

It is so very pleasing and rewarding to receive such lovely sentiments and bright plaudits about one of my honest little efforts; especially, from one of our finest poetesses.

How disappointing to have missed your "rhymes contest" … hopefully, I'll know about the next one and participate. I trust it turned out great for you and your winners.

With my warmest thanks, Dear Lady-Poet! ⁓ Richard 🍃