Whittled Words – Diamante Poem
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Welcome to the weekly series, Whittled Words. A series highlighting the innumerable types and styles of poetry to challenge any creative wordsmith. This week’s selection:
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DIAMANTE POEM
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A diamante poem is a 7-line poem that looks like a diamond. It does not have an associated rhyme scheme. This is a simple, quick, and fun exercise of word association in poetic form. Give it a try and release your inner poet!
It can be used to describe 1 topic or 2 opposite topics.
- Line 1: 1 word (subject/noun)
- Line 2: 2 adjectives that describe line 1
- Line 3: 3 -ing words that relate to line 1
- Line 4: 4 nouns (first 2 relate to line 1, last 2 relate to line 7–if you’re writing about opposite topics)
- Line 5: 3 -ing words that relate to line 7
- Line 6: 2 adjectives that describe line 7
- Line 7: 1 word (subject/noun)
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Examples of Diamante Poems:
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Noise
by Divine Tan
Noise
Loud, Boisterous
Deafening, Earsplitting, Piercing
Clamor, Sound ….. Hush, Quiet
Soothing, Calming, Consoling
Peace, Tranquility
Silence
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Loyalty Betrayal
By Raymond8759
Loyalty
pure, flawless
sanctifying, lustering, washing
soldiers, followers, traitors, spies
perpetrating, stealing, bribing
hateful, dire
betrayal
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Hope
By Brad Osborne
Hope
Wishful, Necessary
Longing, Expecting, Consoling
Dream, Prayer……Reality, Curse
Nagging, Halting, Pressing
Nervous, Skeptical
Fear
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I hope you have enjoyed this entry to the series, Whittled Words. I look forward to your comments, and if you dare, maybe share your own Diamante poem. Thanks for reading!
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Love this style and yes, always an element of fear. The trick is trying to do things in spite of it and not because of it
Thank you, Beth! I could not agree more. Bravery is not the lack of fear, it is staying the course in spite of it.
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Happy Friday, Brad! Love these! This is a style I can relate to and have used. I remember students loving this, too! Sending love and hugs for a beautiful Friday! 💛🤗
Thank you, dear Karla! This is a great form for younger people to try. Simple but with enough room to be creative. Love and hugs to you, my friend. Have a great weekend!
You’re welcome, my dear friend! Love and hugs right back! I hope you have the best weekend too! 💛🤗💕
As has often the case, your exploration of poetry forms has inspired me to participate
Thank you, Sudra! That may be the nicest comment I have ever gotten. So happy you are finding different ways to express yourself.
I love this form. Great example Brad. This is one, I too would like to try. Thank you and happy Friday, Jonikins ❤️🤗❤️
Definitely enjoyed it. Love poetry that creates an image. And loved your example Brad! Have a great weekend!
Thank you, my brother! Enjoy your weekend as well!
You’re very welcome!
I like this style, and you have created a wonderful example of it. I guess there is a fine line between hope and fear…
Or at least fourteen words. Thanks, Jim! And congratulations, you are in the Final Four, baby!
an exciting time for Nova for sure!
All good examples. Love yours. Looks like a fun form.
A poetic form of word association. Thanks, Geoff!