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”BACK TO POETRY BASICS”

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    SESSION NINE
    “LA KADUTA”
    Wednesday, January 7th, 2026

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    The La Kaduta is a short, quick, fun form to compose in.
    It can be about anything, leaving one’s creative side
    completely open to its freewheeling whimsies.

    La Kaduta
    Original form created by
    Richard W.…Read More

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    man from Austin

    there once was a man from Austin
    who said “I no longer drink. it’s a toxin”
    he stood his ground
    til the whiskey went down
    and rewrote his whole fuckin doctrine

    someone I adore

    there once was someone I adore
    that said “we can’t do this anymore”
    one drink one grin
    and I’m right back in
    my morals t…Read More

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    • Simply fantastic, Dru! 🍻
      The meter may be a bit wonky, but your creative imagery, spot-on rhymes, and dancing rhythm make your efforts worthy a pound of Elvish Gold*
      I really got a very good laugh out of your unique “Only You” sense-of-humor … especially, with L4 ‘n 5, Limerick 2. ; )))
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      Give the forms we’ve shared on here some gener…Read More

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    “SESSIONS ARE HELD WEDNESDAYS”
    Our next weekly session will be on
    Wednesday, December 31th, 2025.
    Taking a break for the holidays.
    “MERRY CHRISTMAS, ONE & ALL!”
    and “A HAPPY NEW YEAR’S EVE!”

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    SESSION EIGHT
    🍀 THE IRISH LIMERICK 🍀
    Wednesday, December 17th, 2025

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    “THE LITERARILY NONSENSICAL LIMERICK”
    Most limericks are comedic, some are downright crude, and nearly all are trivial in nature.
To me, what makes the Limerick so universally appealing is the combination of…Read More

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    SESSION SEVEN
    “POETRY, A FEW IMPORTANT BASICS”
    Wednesday, December 10th, 2025

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    “WHAT EVERY POETESS OR POET SHOULD KNOW”
    by RW Jenkins, MFA ©2004

    If one’s goal or wish is to ever master the true art of poetry (as in any art form), whether it’s in oils, watercolor, or acrylic…Read More

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“ BACK TO POETRY BASICS ”
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This group is created to help those who want to learn new techniques in poetry, to brush-up on, and/or refine their skills.
The group is led by longtime poetry teacher, Richard “Rascal” Jenkins.
If you have questions about any aspect of poetry, he’s a wealth of knowledge and is always available to lend a hand or furnish answers.
Just message and he’ll respond.

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“SESSIONS ARE HELD WEDNESDAYS”
This next weekly session will be
Wednesday, January 7th, 2006,
on the quick ‘n easy “LA KADUTA”
(SPECIAL NOTE: This session was
supposed to be for Dec.31st,
but, for some unbeknownst reason,
after posting it here on Dec. 30th,
it simply disappeared. So, we’ll use it
for our 1st New Year lesson tomorrow, Wednesday, January 7th)

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Just drop-in and follow the lesson posted on your left. Anything you want to know – not included – post it on this site after you’ve finished reading, and Richard will answer.
(taking notes or copy/pasting/printing is a great idea that will serve you well as a reference while studying.)

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