Poetry Challenge—Introducing the Englyn: Form 2—the Englyn Milwr
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 milwr. The englyn milwr consists of a three-line verse. Each line is seven-syllables long, and all lines rhyme. The englyn milwr is also known as the soldier’s englyn. I thought I’d try a slightly longer englyn, made of verses that followed the rules above. I don’t think that’s against the rules… The Soldier’s Path The soldier marched a long way from his home, where heart held sway As he marched his thoughts did stray He missed working in the field missed his wife, the kiss she’d yield missed her pies, the apples peeled When the war was done and gone The soldier marched each step home For his wife was still the one Why don’t you give it a try? Try writing at least one englyn milwr for each day of the week. You can find out more about how to ...