The Shadorma form is six lines, containing a syllable line count in this order: 3/5/3/3/7/5. To welcome December, I celebrate all those who are special in my life today – family, readers (that’s you), writing circles, book club, and friends who fill my life with warmth.
leaning in
pouring tea with friends
embracing
fireside warmth
this is how to live a life~
I got dressed for this!


Kim,
love the gratitude, which is indeed
Your turn at the end made me laugh.
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I’m with Sharon! Love the last line! I might need to use “I got dressed for this!” in a future writing project!
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Thanks for reminding me about the shadorma and for sharing your lovely example. I’m going to play with this form in my notebook soon. Also, I had to laugh at your ending line as my post today involves my dedication to staying in my PJs ALL DAY! lol
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Your opening line “leaning in” sets the mood perfectly. Your last line made me smile. It’s a great twist. I am inspired to try my hand at a shadorma.
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We are certainly on the same wavelength, my friend. Your poem brings warmth and light!
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Kim, I love your celebration of those friends in real life and writing circles that enrich your life. Your opening line of “leaning in” in order to capture every word, phrase ad expression really sets the mood here. I celebrate you as well.
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this is a really lovely form to welcome a new month and close out a dark season. Thanks for sharing and happy December to you!
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Kim, you always write the neatest poems and inspire me to want to give it a try. I love how your first line pulled me in and that last line gave me a chuckle. 🙂
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