Poetry Challenge—Introducing the Englyn: Form 4—the Englyn Unodl Crwca
An englyn is a form of Welsh or Cornish verse, with a reputation of being hard to master. It has several different variants, all of which are governed by strict rules. This week, we’ll look at the englyn unodl crwca. The englyn unodl crwca consists of a four-line verse. The first line has seven syllables, the second has seven, and the third has ten, and fourth line has six. The first, second and fourth lines rhyme, and they rhyme with the seventh, eighth or ninth syllable in the third line. Night-time Hopes, Daytime Dreams In the dark, the headlights gleam Slice the night-time like a scream Let no man know just what you dream, tonight, For nothing is what it seems Darkness sometimes is your friend Daylight nightmares brings, not ends, Sometimes it’s best to keep hidden away The secrets which courage lend When the dawn comes, bold and bright Chase away the doubting night Bringing out into broad daylight, your friends, Those who give you strength