30 Poems in 30 Days with 30 Forms
A Wrapped Refrain?
I found this great definition and guide for a wrapped refrain at Shadow Poetry. And I love the element of combining the wrapped refrains to create the poem’s title!
My goal was to combine the rhyme scheme (aa-bb-cc), syllables (8-8-8-8-12-12), and a natural sounding meter (I chose iambic) — and still be somewhat entertaining. After researching my chosen narrator, the Gila Woodpecker – a stunning desert bird who mates for life and lives in saguaros – the words showed up.
Patricia Franz is a kidlit writer and published poet. 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. 