Tag: Pathya Vat

Criticism (WOTDC)

~ JezzieG ~ 1 Comment

Inspired by and written for the Word of the Day Challenge – my thanks to Cyranny

Definition: Criticism – n. the expression of disapproval of someone or something based on perceived faults or mistakes

I feel my cynical self is coming out here

Form: Interlocking Pathya Vat

thoughts put in words
of poet’s song
when things feel wrong
a subtle verse
a line or two
to dress rehearse
a little terse
to make a change
politics sucks
there’ll be no change
it’s out my range
but words can try
men in power
they all will lie
vote, this is why
who lies the least

©JezzieG2023

Sturdy (RDP)

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Inspired by and written for Ragtag Daily Prompt – my thanks to Sgeoil

Definition: Sturdy – adj. (of a person or their body) strongly and solidly built.

Form: Pathya Vat

pressing the weights
for muscle tone
in the fit zone
shape definition
it mattered then
not so much now
but it’s the how
it all began
then there was T
rubbing it in
life to begin
and the voice broke
sweet memories
so long ago
but now I know
my truth is me

©JezzieG2023

Flippant (RDP)

~ JezzieG

Inspired by and written for Ragtag Daily Prompt – with thanks to Sgeoil

Definition: Flippant – adj. not showing a serious or respectful attitude

Form: Interlocking Pathya Vat

shallow kisses
a masked disguise
glib and unwise
as lust sets in
thoughtless moments
my own chagrin
no way to win
wrong game wrong place
frivolous want
I looked for grace
in the wrong face
my heart it hurts
no sweetness in
the just desserts
frustrated hurts
of lover’s lies

©JezzieG2023

Cosmic (WOTDC)

~ JezzieG

Inspired by and written for the Word of the Day Challenge – with thanks to Cyranny

Definition: Cosmic – adj. relating to the universe or cosmos, especially as distinct from the earth

Form: Pathya Vat

in this silence
I hear echoes
as life flows
all around me
and starlight songs
from far away
that simply say
remember me
my heartbeat too
a rhythmic beat
from head to feet
I feel the dance
those galaxies
in specks of light
on a dark night
are watching me
I hear Gaia
calling my name
her cosmic flame
thus burns within
Sacred Mother
pray sit with me
and let me see
your everything
in swirling stars
and moonlight beam
reveal the dream
by the fire’s light

©JezzieG2023

Din (YDWP)

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Inspired by and written for Your Daily Word Prompt – my thanks to Sheryl

Definition: Din – n. a loud, unpleasant, and prolonged noise

Form: Pathya Vat

silence broken
in early hours
as the mood sours
commotion cries
too much to drink
eager to fight
in dark of night
what a racket
hangovers sob
sorry, sorry
please don’t worry
until next time

©JezzieG2023

Gullet (RDP)

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Inspired by and written for Ragtag Daily Prompt – my thanks to Perpetua

ooh, the word list I have had for donkeys on my notes is coming out to play – thank you so much

Definition: Gullet – n. the passage by which food passes from the mouth to the stomach; the esophagus

Form: Interlocking Pathya Vat

nutrition’s journey
what happens to
the food we chew
esophagus?
fruit and veg for
phytophagous
zoophagous
prefers his meat
saprophagous
what does he eat?
the favoured treat
rotting roadkill

©JezzieG2023

Impute (YDWP)

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Inspired by and written for Your Daily Word Prompt – my thanks to Sheryl

Definition: Impute – v. represent (something, especially something undesirable) as being done or possessed by someone; attribute

Form: Pathya Vat

chalking things up
credit where due
and rewards too
can be assigned
getting it wrong
or doing right
in the same light
are attributes

©JezzieG2023

Zodiac (AWAD)

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Inspired by A Word a Day – my thanks to Anu Garg

Definition: Zodiac – n. a circular diagram with 12 parts, each named after a constellation, used in astrology; a circle, circuit, etc.

Form: Interlocking Pathya Vat

round in circles
seeking a sign
one to define
just who I am
A Capricorn
no Aries ram
nor gentle lamb
I am a goat

©JezzieG2023

Stomach (WOTDC)

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Inspired by and written for the Word of the Day Challenge – my thanks to Cyranny

Definition: Stomach – n. the internal organ in which the major part of the digestion of food occurs, being (in humans and many mammals) a pear-shaped enlargement of the alimentary canal linking the esophagus to the small intestine

Form: Interlocking Pathya Vat

that virus hit
in fevered state
food on the plate
appetite wains
water stays down
with tummy pains
the virus gains
momentum fast
sleeping it out
the present past
this will not last
hungry again

©JezzieG2023

Thaumaturgy (YDWP)

~ JezzieG

Inspired by and written for Your Daily Word Prompt – my thanks to Sheryl

Definition: Thaumaturgy – v. the working of magic

Form: Pathya Vat

sacred circle
cast in moonlight
magical rite
of pure intent
to gather round
the Pagan fire
express desire
while sipping wine
protect and love
in witches’ spell
the sick make well
in love and light
the magic done
we merry part
the pure of heart
‘til next we meet

©JezzieG2023

Risible (WOTDC)

~ JezzieG

Inspired by and written for the Word of the Day Challenge – my thanks to Kristian

The example sentence given by Kristian is risible in itself – that’ll do

Form: Interlocking Pathya Vat

met on a beach
her bikini
was too teeny
his eyes saw cheek
lustful feelings
as passions speak
resistance weak
persuading words
sat on the rocks
watching seabirds
it seems absurd
he bought ice cream
while evening fell
and time would seem
to be a dream
she spoke intent
“We need a room
for pleasurement”
he has a tent
she said “that’ll do”

©JezzieG2023

Utensil (YDWP)

~ JezzieG

Inspired by and written for Your Daily Word Prompt – my thanks to Sheryl

Definition: Utensil – n. a tool, container, or other article, especially for household use

Synonyms: implement, tool, instrument, device, apparatus, gadget, appliance

Form: Pathya Vat

kitchen diva
with the mod cons
the latest ones
must have gadgets
slow cooked dinners
while frothing milk
latte like silk
and baking cake
some get used
and some do not
some I forgot
in the cupboard
implements of life
or instruments
of tortured vents
still peeling spuds

©JezzieG2023

Bluster (YDWP)

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Inspired by and written for Your Daily Word Prompt – my thanks to Sheryl

Definition: Bluster – v. talk in a loud, aggressive, or indignant way with little effect

Synonyms: rant, thunder, boast, brag, swagger

Form: Pathya Vat

a swaggered walk
threatened the peace
words never cease
heard it before
the ranting on
the same old thing
no good to bring
my ears shut down
toss your weight round
aggression’s rag
becomes a drag
I’m done, I’m gone

©JezzieG2023

Ingenious (YDWP)

~ JezzieG

Inspired by and written for Your Daily Word Prompt – my thanks to Sheryl

Definition: Ingenious – adj. (of a person) clever, original, and inventive

Synonyms: inventive, creative, imaginative, original, innovative, resourceful

Form: Pathya Vat

a mind’s resource
thinking it out
working it out
sketchy outlines
imaginings
of what could be
setting it free
escapism

©JezzieG2023

Mohawk (RDP)

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Inspired by and written by Ragtag Daily Prompt – my thanks to Drkottaway

Definition: Mohawk – n. a hairstyle in which the head is shaved except for a strip of hair running centrally from the middle of the forehead to the back of the neck

Synonyms: braids, dreadlocks,

Form: Interlocking Pathya Vat

from front to back
rebel in blue
a vibrant hue
and punky shade
those days of youth
leather and suede
memories fade
and so we grew

©JezzieG2023

Postulate (WOTDC)

~ JezzieG

Inspired by and written for Word of the Day Challenge – my thanks to Kristian

Definition: Postulate – v. suggest or assume the existence, fact, or truth of (something) as a basis for reasoning, discussion, or belief

Synonyms: put forward, suggest, advance, posit, hypothesize

Form: Interlocking Pathya Vat

assuming truth
does not make fact
of words or act
in points of view
what is written
may not be true
and deeds see through
those false beliefs

©JezzieG2023

Gloam (YDWP)

~ JezzieG ~ 1 Comment

Inspired by and written for Your Daily Word Prompt – my thanks to Sheryl

Definition: Gloam – n. twilight or the darker part of twilight. 2. poetic. gloom; shade

Synonyms: crepuscle, crepuscule, dusk, evenfall, fall, gloaming, nightfall, twilight. types: night. a shortening of nightfall

Form: Interlocking Pathya Vat

red skies darken
day turns to night
in soft dim light
dreams wait for me
while crumpets toast
making my tea
how it used to be
in our own sphere
fireside evenings
candlelit cheer
wish you were here
as shadows dance

©JezzieG2023

Unusually (WOTDC)

~ JezzieG

Inspired by and written for Word of the Day Challenge – thank you, Cyranny

Definition: Unusually – adv. in a way that is not habitual or common

Synonyms: curiously, strangely, uncommonly, oddly, rarely

Form: Pathya Vat 1

Its’s not unknown
Though maybe rare
To see a bear
Sat in the town
He’s sat alone
Where tracks once crossed
Perhaps he’s lost
And needs a hand
I offered help
He said, “No, chum”
With his face glum
“Here, have a chip”
I said, “They’re hot”
He grinned a bit
So I saw fit
To buy him lunch
Burger with cheese
And a milk shake
Gave him the break
Then he went home

©JezzieG2023

Canine (JustJoJan)

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Inspired by and written for JustJoJan – thank you, Dawn

Definition: Canine – adj. relating to or resembling a dog or dogs

Synonyms: mutt, pooch, pup, coyote, fox, wolf, cur, hound, lobo, dingo

Lilydog, my cocker spaniel, hates the cold and rain. Her spanner attitude to January is below

Form: Interlocking Pathya Vat

with her long ears,
melt your heart eyes
and love you sighs
she gets her way
and what she wants
a duvet day
and there she’ll stay
up on my bed
after breakfast
I know she’ll head
straight back to bed
walk ‘no, daddy’

©JezzieG2023

Shriek (WOTDC)

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Inspired by Word of the Day Challenge – thank you, Cyranny

Definition: Shriek – n. a high-pitched piercing cry or sound; a scream

Synonyms: scream, screech, squeal, squawk, roar, howl, bellow, bawl

Form: Pathya Vat 1

outside echoes
a squealing sound
I look around
and see no-one
another screech
is it distress
or something less
I just don’t know
I look again
and hear the scream
in moonlight’s beam
foxes in love

©JezzieG2023

Re(Dis)charge (RDP)

~ JezzieG

Inspired by and written for Ragtag Daily Prompt – thank you, CuriousCat

Oh my bees, the antonyms are a bit harsh – oh well, here goes

Definition: Recharge – v. restore electrical energy in (a battery or a battery-operated device) by connecting it to a power supply.

Antonyms: destroy, kill, ruin

Form: Interlocking Pathya Vat

The destruction
to end it all
the final fall
from earthly grace
The end must come
upon this place
a truth to face
that bears no thrill
Say goodbye now
there is no pill
to stop the kill
now it’s your turn

©JezzieG2023

Mountain (RDP)

~ JezzieG

Inspired by and written for Ragtag Daily Prompt – thank you, Martha

Definition: Mountain – n. a large pile or quantity of something

Form: Pathya Vat 1

the more it’s done
the more it grows
now the bedclothes
that laundry pile
will it disperse
if I do two
when one should do
of course, it won’t
how many socks
can one guy own
with no pair shown
all odd to me
but should I care
five pairs of jeans
and no has-beens
it’s t-shirts next
on the line they flap
in morning sun
and I am done
with no pegs left
a mug of tea
it’s time to write
keeping it tight
lunch al desko?

©JezzieG2023

Peace and War

~ JezzieG

Peace and War
Form: Pathya Vat
Theme: Art
Subject: Peace and War by Peter Paul Rubens

Hey little girl
With big wide eyes
Why are you scared
Of those dark skies
Call me in sighs
Tell me your thoughts
Why you’re feeling
So out of sorts
In sacred courts
They fight for peace
And you’ll be safe
The war will cease
And wealth increase
Oh little girl
Let go of fear
Gods can be churl
Peace and War by Peter Paul Rubens, 1629-30. Oil on canvas: National Gallery, London, UK

©JGFarmer2021

Pathya Vat Notes

~ JezzieG

Pathya Vat is an interesting SE Asian form that has a short syllable count. Each stanza consists of four lines of four syllables with lines two and three rhyming. There is no stanza limit.

Rhyme scheme: xaax xbbx xccx and so on

A French influenced variant for multiple stanzas is to rhyme the middle lines with the last line of the previous stanza

Rhyme scheme: xaab xbbc xccd and so on

Example

Wonder by Dana Rowe

sky opens up
peals of thunder
children wonder
eyes wide in awe

drumbeat droplets
jagged fire draws
each one to pause
squirm in their seats

hailstones bouncing
roof rattle greets
as storm now meets
end in rainbow