The Joseph’s Star is a poetry form created by Christina R Jussaume. This poem is has 8 lines with the following syllable counts: 1, 3, 5, 7, 7, 5, 3, and 1. The poem may be written on any subject, be center aligned, has no stanza limit, and should have complete statements in each line.
Patricia Franz writes picture books and poetry. She believes children, dogs, and sourdough have a lot to teach us about life, joy, and wonder. She has raised two boys, four dogs, and holds a master’s degree in Theology with a focus on children’s spirituality. Patricia, her husband, her Bernese Mountain dog, Bonny, and her sourdough starter split their time between the Arizona desert and the Sierra Nevada mountains. 
It’s a great form… your word choices made for a clear picture of this little owl!
Thank you Diane, this was a fun one!
Patricia, well done! Toot for your first line immediately hooked me. I love the voice and details. Elf is a great ending word. Thank you for sharing and your inspiration. I think I might try this form.
Thanks Gail. Happy that you stopped by!