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benlehman ([personal profile] benlehman) wrote2004-11-15 11:12 pm

Than Bauk

In a conversation with D. I was reminded of these... written a while ago.

The Than Bauk is a neat poetic form. It comes from Burma, and was important to the west only very recently. It is three lines of four syllables, with a unique rhyme scheme.



Silence, pity
that beastly man
we see his tracks

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In firelight
we will fight for
the right words spoke

[identity profile] unrequitedthai.livejournal.com 2004-11-16 09:59 pm (UTC)(link)
Please elucidate this rhyme scheme. It is opaque to me!