HomerPindar
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Another thread here promted a bright idea on my part... or at least, I hope this is bright idea. Being a bunch of poets and such, I figured this a good place to try a hand at a Renga.
All together now: what's a renga? (and can I dance to it?)
It's a poetic form (go figga) and I suppose you could, if you were drunk enough.
Here's how it works: The verses are written in alternating 3 and 2 line stanzas. The 3 line stanzas are hiakus/senryus, indeed, rengas are where these two got their start.
Renga's were originally party games, and like any game it had it's rules. As such, here is the basic rules as I have 'em. Mind you, Renga's could go on for thousands of verses...and unless this fails miserably, I don't see why it couldn't here either. so, here are the rules as I have 'em:
Starting: the starting verse must include an image that suggests the season and place where the renga is being written.
Linking: Each stanza has to relate to the one immediately previous to it. There are three ways this is "allowed". First, you can play with the image of the previous stanza, parallel it, contrast it, twist it, or whatever. Play with the image.
Second is by playing with the sound or uses of the words, such as a pun, or a play on words.
Third, continue or contrast the mood of the previous stanza.
All in all, it leaves one with plenty of space to work with.
There is a section here on pacing and following the pattern of a party, formal introductions at the beginning, loosening up in the middle, and a speedy end of departures. BUT, seeing as this isn't a party, as such, I figure I'll skip that part and insert my own idea <bwhahahahaha>
Seeing as this is litEROTICA, lets keep that pacing... from seduction to afterglow ... to however many times we can do it. (ok, I promise, no more puns like that one) But, still keeping with what rules there are...
And seeing as this was my bright idea, I guess I should start the ball rolling:
Renga
Large sofa
spotted dog and horned devil
Halloween Party
All together now: what's a renga? (and can I dance to it?)
It's a poetic form (go figga) and I suppose you could, if you were drunk enough.
Here's how it works: The verses are written in alternating 3 and 2 line stanzas. The 3 line stanzas are hiakus/senryus, indeed, rengas are where these two got their start.
Renga's were originally party games, and like any game it had it's rules. As such, here is the basic rules as I have 'em. Mind you, Renga's could go on for thousands of verses...and unless this fails miserably, I don't see why it couldn't here either. so, here are the rules as I have 'em:
Starting: the starting verse must include an image that suggests the season and place where the renga is being written.
Linking: Each stanza has to relate to the one immediately previous to it. There are three ways this is "allowed". First, you can play with the image of the previous stanza, parallel it, contrast it, twist it, or whatever. Play with the image.
Second is by playing with the sound or uses of the words, such as a pun, or a play on words.
Third, continue or contrast the mood of the previous stanza.
All in all, it leaves one with plenty of space to work with.
There is a section here on pacing and following the pattern of a party, formal introductions at the beginning, loosening up in the middle, and a speedy end of departures. BUT, seeing as this isn't a party, as such, I figure I'll skip that part and insert my own idea <bwhahahahaha>
Seeing as this is litEROTICA, lets keep that pacing... from seduction to afterglow ... to however many times we can do it. (ok, I promise, no more puns like that one) But, still keeping with what rules there are...
And seeing as this was my bright idea, I guess I should start the ball rolling:
Renga
Large sofa
spotted dog and horned devil
Halloween Party
