Poetry Challenge—Introducing the Englyn: Form 7—the Englyn Proest Dalgron
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 proest dalgron. The englyn proest dalgron consists of a four-line verse. Each line has seven syllables that half rhyme with each other. A half-rhyme is one where the final consonants agree. Changing Fortunes I have seen beyond the skies Beyond the plans man’s devised Beyond the truths long denied I’ve seen beyond your lies My gift is not yours to share For purposes you’ve ensnared Nor for foes to be declared You who use it should be scared I have seen dreams overflown Long-held desires overgrown Well-meant denial bemoaned As we over-burdened groan We hear, and hopes start rising No loss, no compromising Our vic’try, our devising We make sure, no surmising. Why don’t you give it a try? Try writing at least one englyn proest dalgron ...