Nymph

My Nymph poem was composed using Richards original 'Five 'n Eight" form. I really enjoyed writing using this form.

   Nymph....

Every curve just right,

she moves out of sight ...

beneath tall trees, he gleams a glimpse!

Sweet body reflects

butterfly effects;

she skips unaware, like a Nymph.

Through branches entwined,

he trails close behind …

golden pond scene, quite glorious!

Maidens splash about,

swimming in 'n out;

watching, feeling victorious.

Transfixed, he gazes ...

what's seen amazes;

hidden secrets need to be kept.

"Naiad, have you gone,

or bathing 'til dawn?"

Soaked in dreams; alas, overslept....

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Author's Note

If you happen to read my poem I would appreciate a review.
I always leave reviews,
Lisa

Reviews

[Perdition]

I believe I may have glimpsed a time or two myself up by the waterfalls. She sounds wonderful. Something again in the form though that just gets to me at times...hard to explain. I enjoyed reading this, of course, but ever since the arrival of Whitman and Dickinson and The Beats and Jack and Bukowski...it is that form that reaches me. Don't get me wrong you've found your voice and I'm still leap-frogging from here to there and back again so I am enjoying and appreciate all suggestions. You only have to look at my latest one to see that there is meaning but....lol. I'll be back with another I wrote this morning ..transcendence comes at a price so they say. Thanks Lisa!!

[Lisasview]

Hell,
This is a form designed by Richard and I really loved it and I have written quite a few poems using it.
Trying to figure to what you mean when you say that the form gets you at times???
Now I am off to read some of yours...
Lisa

[Lisasview]

Hello...opps...

[Ruth Martz]

A beautifully written poem. A very good match to the prompt🙏💐

[Lisasview]

Thank you so much Ruth,
I really enjoyed writing this poem...and finding just the right image.
Glad you enjoyed it!!
Lisa, reading your reviews of my poems....

[Ruth Martz]

You are really great at picking them out.

[Dave Brown]

This is very nicely done in a format I've never seen before (not really being a poet) which works well for the subject, with Nymphs being as rare as they are

[Lisasview]

Hi Dave,
I could have sworn that I thanked you for your kind review... but going back through my reviews I see that I did not!! So, a belated thank you for taking the time to read and review...
Always appreciated, Lisa, getting late in still hot Spain

[SM]

There is a nice surprise here and you have done it so cleverly! it is quite humorous too... the final line... It's worded charmingly, seductive, dreamy and captivating... these are my favourite words - Sweet body reflects butterfly effects; she skips unaware, like a Nymph - Beautiful.

[Lisasview]

Hi SM,
I so loved writing this poem... The words just floated out of me and onto the page...
Thank you again for reviewing my poem.... Delighted you thought it was beautiful!!
Lisa, 5:30pm in Spain

[Stuart Munro]

Fantastic poem Lisa , brought a beautiful dream and I’m still awake

[Lisasview]

Hi Stuart,
I just loved writing this poem and finding the perfect image...I grew up believing in Nymphs and so much of this is in me..
Thank you for reviewing...and reading...I really appreciate it.
Lisa, time for a glass of red wine..

[Stuart Munro]

It’s like going back in time , I love reading Emily Dickinson , and this reminds me of her writing

[Lisasview]

My mother was English and spoke of fairy rings, etc...she would go look for them under the tree, etc...I loved those stories..

[Stuart Munro]

That’s lovely , about your Mother telling about them

[Lisasview]

I was os lucky...

[Archishman Rick]

First time reading your poetry, and I must appreciate how these words rhyme gleefully with imagery and beauty. Playful and serene vibes. A nymph is intriguing. Thanks for the work. Take care.

[Lisasview]

Delighted to see that you took my suggestion and liked my poem..
I always appreciate review so Thank you very much..
Hope you will find the time to read more... I love writing..
Lisa, about to have dinner in Spain

[Archishman Rick]

My pleasure. I enjoyed reading your poem. Nice dining to you and your folks.

[Lisasview]

Thank you so much,
So nice to eat outside to eat...

[Neville]

cor blimey missus makes me wanna go dive in the nearest lake .. you can beat an egg and a drum but you just can't beat a decent 5 n 8 now can ya ................. Neville, still thinking about that lake :)

[Lisasview]

You are by far my most entertaining reviewer and I pretty much laugh each time I read your thoughts...
Plus, you caught onto also responding when I say things like "Lisa, getting ready to have lunch", etc...
Such fun..
Lisa, yes, I am about to have tuna fish sandwich for lunch with celery and alfalfa sprouts..

[Annette Pisano-Higley]

“Sweet body reflects
butterfly effects;
she skips unaware, like a Nymph.”

Exquisite imagery and seductive, droll verses Lisa. Classical language, lovely flow and rhyme like the splashes of a pristine brook. He overslept and, alas, she slipped away- I smile and simply love it!

[Lisasview]

Good morning, I am so delighted to know you love my poem... I really enjoyed writing it... I had no idea where I was going with it, but when I got to the word glimpse my thoughts moved quickly to Nymph and my poem was born...
Soon I will be posting 3 new ones (just incase you have already read the poems I have already posted.. The titles will be Butterfly Kisses, Calypso Strings and Stripteaser..
Thank you again,
Lisa

[S.zaynab.kamoonpury]

A romantic dreamy poem of a guy entranced by a nymph as if in a dreamlike state. Your word choice and descriptions are superbly selected. Kudos!!

Plz check out my two newest poems and also pleez comment on one you prefer . Thanks

[Lisasview]

Thank you so much S. zaynab... So glad to know that you took the time to read and review my poem.read moreThank you so much S. zaynab... So glad to know that you took the time to read and review my poem.
I greatly appreciate it,
Lisa, now in Spain

[Richard Knox]

I enjoy the images presented in this poem, and Richard’s five ‘n eight form is perfect for it. Nicely done.

[Lisasview]

Hi Richard,
I really enjoyed writing this poem in that new form... I have three more I plan to post using the same form..
Thank you for your review,
Lisa, afternoon in Spain

[Fran Marie]

A beautifully penned piece in
both form and content with
lovely descriptives, the soft
flow of words compliments
the gentle picture a lovely
blend in grand presentation

Nice work

[Lisasview]

Thank you so much Fran Marie for such a positive and uplifting review.
Really means a lot to me..
Lisa, just finished a late lunch in Spain..

[Fran Marie]

you're s o welcome