Shelter
calm, inviting
resting, recharging, refreshing
shower, towel, bedroom, bed
comforting, loving, sleeping
untroubled, joyful
sanctuary.
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Floor
clean, durable
walking, jumping dancing
walls, doors, hallways, rooms
covering, shielding, protecting
lofty, vaulted
ceiling.
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House
quiet, comfortable
living, sheltering, protecting
kitchen, heart, soul, abode
cooking, baking, eating
warm, cozy
home.
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Outside
stormy, stressful
walking, running, slipping
room, fireplace, furniture, music
playing, relaxing, resting
soft, snug
inside.
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Writer's notes: SANCTUARY, Serenity is submitted to the Get Comfortable Challenge. The comfort of the home is described in four Diamante poems. Alternating between a Synonym Diamante poem and an Antonym Diamante poem.
What is a Diamante poem? Is a style of poetry consisting of seven lines. The lines form a diamond shape. The first and seventh lines have one word. While in the Synonym Diamante poem the first line word and seventh line word are the same or similar, in the Antonym Diamante poem the words first line word and the seventh line word are opposites.
Did you notice that lines one four, and seven are all nouns? In lines, two and six two adjectives are used with three verbs used in lines three and five.
A special shout-out to Denise Lindquist for sharing and introducing me to the poetry style.
Thank you for reading! You are appreciated!
P.S. In quick edit, the lines form the diamond shape, and saved the lines are alligned to the left edge.
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Babs Iverson
Barbara J Iversen, also known as Babs Iverson, lives in Texas and loves her grandkids to the moon and back. After writing one story, she found that writing has many benefits especially during a pandemic and a Texas-size Arctic Blast.
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Comments (13)
I love how the pairing of words evokes thoughts of home. Nicely done!
Interesting form here. I have work to do... 🤔
So cozy!!
Omg, I loved your Diamante poem! I recently saw Mariann try it but I've not tried it yet. Yours was fabulous!
Love the format! Very interesting and lovely as usual! <3
The comfort of home 🥰
What a cool format! This flowed so nicely and really did feel comforting, great work as usual :)
I enjoyed your poems and they felt like home. Cool technique. 🥰😎
Wonderful 😊 Thank you💕
Nice work. I always enjoy your poems.
This is very nice. Great job.
I had never seen this technique before. You delivered it perfectly
This captures the comfort of home quite well. I appreciate that you took the time to explain the poetry style, too!