Day 19:

July 19- Balassi- bbaccadda, syllables 667667667. Did you notice how patterns are found in life?

That seems to be a writer’s lot, finding patterns. Speaking of writer’s here is a quote I find interesting.

“Sleep is for those who don’t write.” Rebecca Carey, a young writer, coined this phrase. While I try not to fall into the trap beginning writers end up, there is a truth there. Many times an idea pops into my head, and I have to get up and write. Sometimes inspiration grabs me and I keep writing until late. A writer has to learn to exhibit discipline in his craft. A notepad by the bed helps. Keeping regular writing hours helps to train the brain into doing the work at a regular time. But still, it happens. After all, writing isn’t just a job, it is a passion. As another writer puts it, we must “Tame the Beast”, as N.M. Kelby states. He also states “Writing is a meditation on life.” That is why poetry is so important. We think about the great and small things of life, and communicate it., from simple joys of celebrating one’s birth, to the all encompassing nature of God and the universe. Well, that said, let’sd look at the Ballasi. The Ballasi is named after sixteenth century Hungarian poet Balint Balassi, who is credited with founding the modern Hungarian movement.

A Ballasi is here

More rhyming lines to cheer

A,a,b,c,c, to start

B,d,d,b to end

8 lines to phrase and tend

Syllables to put out in heart

Alternate 6 and then

7 syllables pen

Then you’re done, go on and part.