Carpe diem means “seize the day;” therefore, the subject should be anything that makes you happy.
10-line Poem Challenge #9: Copla Real
The Copla Real comes from 15th Century Spain. The name means “Royal Stanza.” It is a decastich made of 2 Quintillas.
10-line Poem Challenge #8: Decuain
This week's tutorial features two sample poems: "Stage Fright" and "Just Stopping By."
10-line Poem Challenge #7: Decathlon
This week's tutorial features two sample poems: "Summons" and "It Is Not Death."
10-line Poem Challenge #6: Ercil
If you would write Good poetry, then you Must first your mind and thoughts ignite. How so? By...
10-line Poem Challenge #5: Gardenia
You aides and assistants, Please lend me assistance In taking attendance Of all the attendants
10-line Poem Challenge #4: Amphion
There’s nothing like a morning cup, Or maybe two, Of morning brew.
10-line Poem Challenge #3: Sacred Signia
The forest glen her new repose for thought A sunny view When there she found herself, all else forgot, Or little knew.
10-line Poem Challenge #2: Quinnette
All along the winding trail Misty sunlight hangs its veil On the boughs of trees.
10-line Poem Challenge #1: San Hsien
When I began searching the Internet for 10-line poems, I had no idea how many forms my research was going to uncover—35 to be precise. At first I was going to present them as a tutorial, but then I thought it would be more fun to make it a challenge. So, each week for the …


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