Dansa Notes

Created by Robert Skelton the Dansa which consists of an opening quintain followed by any number of quatrains. The opening line is also the refrain line and is the final line of every stanza including the first. There are no rules regarding meter, line length or subject.

Rhyme scheme: AbbaA ccaA ddaA eeaA and so on

Example

A Question of Time by JezzieG

How long will your warmth hold me in bed
While your gentleness grazes my skin
From evening until the sun shines in
Through the window of scattered dreams in my head
How long will your warmth hold me in bed

Frothy shaving foam slowly spiralling
Down like tears on my smooth skin
I miss your kiss it has to be said
How long will your warmth hold me in bed

The aroma of coffee and a day can begin
But nothing do will stop the missing
Or the memories of the love we led
How long will your warmth hold me in bed

And as the day’s done and night comes in
I kiss your name while sipping a gin
Not a day goes by when “I love you” is left unsaid
How long will your warmth hold me in bed

Beneath the duvet what a long day it’s been
As eyes close I feel you snuggle closer in
To love me again inside my head
How long will your warmth hold me in bed