doubtful -
my voice;
it speaks out
only in my dreams;
silence.
The poetry form is the Elfje, which originated in The Netherlands. It is a poem with eleven words spread over five lines. More details on the poem’s specific structure here.
Shared with Carry on Tuesday.
(June 05th, 2012)
Leo, your poem makes sense upside down too…
It does? Cool. Thank you, Maharukh!
- Leo.
I’m not too fond of form. (Another way of saying I’m too lazy to learn forms.) But I like this one. Short and sweet. You did a good job with it.
Thank you Myrna!
- Leo.
Wow, a new form of poetry. You have done a really great job (as always
) but it seems tougher than a Haiku. I’ll give it a try anyway 
It’s equally tough I feel. A haiku is not easy for me either!
Glad you liked my poem. Thanks!
- Leo.
First your poem speaks volumes in this silence…second 11 is my number so the form captures my attention. Thank you!! Visiting you from Carry on!
Glad you liked it, Hannah, for so many reasons! Try the form sometime if you are interested! It’s challenging.
- Leo.
Yes, you’re welcome and I bookmarked your page that you linked! So glad for something new to try! Smiles to you!
Have fun, Hannah!
Cheers.
- Leo.
Nice…I like the movement. And thanks for the info on the poem structure..that helps me appreciate it better:)
Thanks, Bhavana! Glad you liked it, and could appreciate it..
- Leo.
Loved it Leo.. I will leave my footprints hereafter because I changed my mode from silent reader to active reader..
Someone is Special
Glad you loved it, Saravana! Welcome here any time.
- Leo.
expressions in silence …”only in my dreams”
thanks 4 sharing ..liked it
Glad you liked it, Jasmeet!
Thank you.
- Leo.
It’s a wonder how our dream appears to be a mesh of reality and real-life. Well-written thoughts!
Yes, it does seem to be a perfect mixture.
Thanks Clarice.
- Leo.
Always a learning experience with you, along with exceptional prose….the elfje style is most interesting…I think I’ll try it….thanx
Welcome and glad you liked it, Joanne.
Hope you do try it. Thanks!
- Leo.
Like words, silence is another form of expression. And often it`s not such a bad thing. Two sides to the same coin perhaps…
Yes, not a bad thing
We sometimes aren’t used to it I guess. Thanks Richi.
- Leo.