33. "Lesson 6 (only one this week): The Push Through" In response to In response to 0
*created by Baltimore writer, Chris August.
The push through is a 100 syllable, 10 line poem (which equates to 10 lines of 10 syllables each line).
The first syllable of the first line (syllable, NOT word), has to be used at least ONCE per line all the way through to the end (thusly pushing it through the piece).
I would have an example, but he hasn't provided one yet as he's still trying to write his first push through (ironic, right?).
The theory behind it is cool, and most definitely challenging, so I'd love at least one of us to get this form tried (and done well too).
An added challenge (and it's still being discussed w/ the creator): use the syllable chronologically. In other words, the first syllable becomes the second syllable of the next line; third syllable of the third line, and so on (I think that's where he was going with this, but forgot to tell me).
Good luck. I'll be working on mine tonight.
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