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The Poetic Form of the Week is Naani. It is a traditional poetry form.
Naani is one of Indian’s most popular Telugu poems. Naani means an expression of one and all. It consists of 4 lines, the total lines consists of 20 to 25 syllables. The poem is not bounded to a particular subject. Generally it depends upon human relations and current statements. This poetry was introduced by one of the renowned Telugu poets Dr. N.Gopi, presently working as vice-chancellor to Telugu University, Andhra Pradesh.
Example #1:
A dialogue When lengthens Remain questions Without answer as criticism. Copyright © 2001 Bollimuntha venkata Ramana Rao Example #2:
A dream As a particle in eyes Remains as tear Wounded desire. Copyright © 2001 Bollimuntha venkata Ramana Rao Example #3:
Obstinacy Of words with grip Essence of expression Looses its density. Copyright © 2001 Bollimuntha venkata Ramana Rao Example #4:
With a smile Throws commendation To an envy A beautiful praise. Copyright © 2001 Bollimuntha venkata Ramana Rao Example #5:
Black clouds In her eyelids It's time certainly To drizzle. Copyright © 2001 Bollimuntha venkata Ramana Rao Example #6:
Nectation of pen On the white paper Lattice A poem. Copyright © 2001 Bollimuntha venkata Ramana Rao
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Thank you for your submission!
I will have a look 🙂
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Hi
I’m struggling with this one! So far I have;
A poem
when done right
can move and inspire
the world over
or
My soul is worn
and tucked out of sight
It’s a fragile thing
and easily hurt.
I’ll keep working on it! I really enjoy taking part.
Take care
Mel
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HI. I was introduced to your blog through Brenda’s Fairy Tales. I am glad to link up a poem for the first time which I hope will be the first of many. Thanks. 🙂 http://mywordwall.wordpress.com/2014/03/29/dialogue/
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Thanks dear for your mention! I will definately check your write 🙂
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