For National Poetry Month, I am trying to write a poem each day following whatever muse I can find. Yesterday I tuned in to #verselove on Ethical ELA. Glenda Funk offered a prompt for writing an etheree. I’ve been seeing this form around the Kidlitosphere, so I wanted to try it out. It’s a 10-line form using syllable counts from 1-10.
When I was writing, I looked down to see the bracelet I was wearing. Last summer we cleaned out my parents’ home when they moved to a retirement home. We found all kinds of treasures. One was a box of jewelry from my godmother whom I didn’t know well. She died years ago. My parents had inherited some of her treasures.
In the box was a broken necklace of amber beads. My sister-in-law is talented at making bracelets. She took the beads and other beads from a necklace of my mother’s to create a new bracelet for me. And now I muse over it.
Reflections on the Teche 
Sparkling, memory invoked poem Margaret! So similar to the nonet, but with one more line of 10 syllables. Lovely bracelet your sister-in-law fashioned, thanks!
So poignant – a touch of you mother and godmother on your writing arm – I see so much symbolism in that. Compelling, your wondering what these beads meant to your mother (as she saved the box). I am going to have to try an etheree – I love the name! I am working on a blitz because you inspired me … you’re an endless inspiration, Margaret. So far, I have managed a poem a day. 🙂 #celebration
I love this form and the resulting poem. I am particularly intrigued with the idea o adding a narrative to an object.
What a special gift to send sparkles of creativity! Your muse was pure inspiration. I enjoyed writing my etheree too. I am keeping a list in my notebook of all the poem forms I am finding this month. Learning every day!
Pieces of jewelry with sparkles of memory are special and now you’ve made it moreso with your special poem, Margaret. It’s so nice that you kept the pieces and your sister created it for you.