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Forget the Limerick and Try a Snam Suad

March 12, 2013 by utpress Leave a Comment

Around this time of year, many competent rhymers turn to writing Limericks, but I like to work with a nobler ancient form called the Snám Suad (sNaao Sooud).  This syllabic verse was first cited by an eleventh-century metrist as a tiny form known as Snám Suad – literally “swimming of the sages” meaning “poetic floating.” … [Read more…]

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