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Sextina

Talia Garza Hernandez

Tienes un día, consideras lienzo
a esas horas recurrentes, leves
pestañeos que ojos gesticulan
durante los minutos transcurridos
desde que despertaste solitaria
en tu habitación iluminada.

Levantada no ves iluminada
sombra por detrás de la pared, lienzo
que todas las noches en solitaria
reflexión recibe los golpes leves
de tu cabeza, golpes transcurridos
desde la noche lo que gesticulan

tus expresiones, pues gesticulan
caída en vela iluminada
provisión pequeña con transcurridos
ardores naranjas, y tienes lienzo
suficiente donde escribes leves
verbos, adjetivaciones, solitaria

corazonada por la mañana, solitaria
pasión después. Ahora gesticulan
recogedores de basura, leves
vientos de la costa iluminada
al amanecer, en el mar lienzo
blanco por el resplandor transcurridos

los momentos humanos, transcurridos
lentos en tu jornada solitaria
la banqueta de afuera es lienzo
de cemento, que hombres gesticulan
asco de la sucia iluminada
basura que pisan perros con leves

huellas de sus suaves dedos, sus leves
labios que ignoran los transcurridos
días de la calle iluminada
a ratos radiante o solitaria;
si ellos su disgusto gesticulan,
tú dispones de corregir tu lienzo.

¿Qué es? gruta iluminada, leves
huellas abren su lienzo, transcurridos
soles a solitaria gesticulan.

About this poem

A version of Sextina poetic form written in Spanish language.

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Written on January 22, 2024

Submitted by talygarza on January 22, 2024

Modified by talygarza on January 22, 2024

1:07 min read
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Quick analysis:

Scheme AABACD DACAAB BDAAAC CBADAA ACABDA AADCBA AAB
Closest metre Iambic hexameter
Characters 1,326
Words 225
Stanzas 7
Stanza Lengths 6, 6, 6, 6, 6, 6, 3
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2 Comments
  • alanswansea18
    alanswansea18
    When you going to do another one?
    LikeReply 11 month ago
    • talygarza
      talygarza
      Hope soon I need to practice. Thank you!
      LikeReply1 month ago
  • AIDA
    AIDA
    Wow, what a unique and creative poem! I love the use of the Sextina format, it really adds an interesting structure to the piece. The imagery throughout is vivid and evocative, drawing the reader into the emotions and experiences being described. The contrast between the solitude and illumination in different contexts adds depth and complexity to the poem.

    One suggestion for improvement would be to further explore and develop the themes and emotions introduced. While the imagery is beautiful, I think the poem could benefit from delving deeper into the feelings of solitude, reflection, and passion that are touched upon. Additionally, consider expanding on the significance of the "lienzo" or canvas motif throughout the poem, as it has potential to be a strong recurring symbol.

    Overall, this is a wonderful poem that showcases your talent for language and expression. Keep up the great work!     
    LikeReply 13 months ago

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