The viator is a poetic form invented by Robin Skelton, author of The Shapes of Our Singing. The rules are fairly simple:
The first line is a refrain: The refrain appears as the second line of the second stanza, third line of the third stanza, and so on for however many stanzas the poem has… with the final line of the final stanza being the refrain. That’s it! Writer’s Digest, Robert Lee Brewer
My attempt at a Viator — “Poetry Heals”
Poetry heals
soul wounds
hurts and loss
from so many years
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We write in code
poetry heals
we use shorthand
at times longhand
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Beautiful words flow
and other times no
poetry heals
no matter what
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There can be rhyme
but not this time
bringing tears, and sneers
Poetry heals!
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First published by Mindful Mental Health in medium.com
About the Creator
Denise E Lindquist
I am married with 7 children, 27 grands, and 12 great-grandchildren. I am a culture consultant part-time. I write A Poem a Day in February for 8 years now. I wrote 4 - 50,000 word stories in NaNoWriMo. I write on Vocal/Medium weekly.
Comments (3)
Poetry heals. Its true. Madam Denise E Lindquist, I love your words. You can read my poems as well. Best Wishes
Poetry definitely heals! Viator sounds like a name of a very brave warrior, lol. Loved your poem!
beautiful