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Sedona (A Rhupunt)
by Elizabeth Spencer Spragins → (All Poetry by Elizabeth Spencer Spragins)
Thursday, March 16, 2017    Rated "G" by the Author.
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An example of the rhupunt, a bardic verse form that originated in Wales.

Deep shadows fade
Red rock cascade
To purpled jade—
Sun sparks ignite.

Stone sentries stare
Sightless through air
At treadless stair
Spanning the height.

No mortals dare
Enter the lair
Or linger where
Spirit meets sprite.

This shrine of stone
And bleached white bone
Hides secrets shown
In the moonlight.


Copyright © 2016 by Elizabeth Spencer Spragins

First published in the Society of Classical Poets Journal, vol. 4 (2016): 21. Edited by Evan Mantyk and Connie Phillips. Mount Hope, NY: Classical Poets Publishing. Print.



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 Reviews of "Sedona (A Rhupunt)"
Reviewed by Ronald Hull
Reviewed on March 17, 2017
While I'm not necessarily into poetic forms, I do appreciate the brevity imposed in your poem that is still very highly descriptive of this magic place called Sedona. Artists and poets always seem to find inspiration while visiting or living there. It's a long way from Wales and light years different, but the poem works even better the subject like that.

Ron

Reviewed by Richard Cederberg
Reviewed on March 16, 2017
I like the discipline you've employed here. Each line 4 syllables. With the last line rhyming with the last line of the following stanza. Simple. Genteel. Good imagery. Thanks for sharing. r


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