Poetry: Glosa Poetry and Gothic Poetry

Poetry: Glosa Poetry and Gothic Poetry

Glosa Poetry

A Spanish form also known as mote or retruecano, closely related to the cantiga.

In its strict form it is a poem consisting of a line or a short stanza called cabeza (or texto), stating the theme of the poem and followed by one stanza for each line of the cabeza explaining or glossing that line and often adding a refrain as the first or last line, or both.

The cabeza may be any length or rhyme scheme and the poet is free to choose any other form. Loosely the glosa is any poem expanding in the theme presented at the opening stanza and usually repeating one or more of the lines of that stanza.

Texto:

As I sleep alone in this distant town.

An ethereal blanket keeps me safe and sound.

Glosa:

The lonely night draw swiftly down

Covering the world in a deep black gown

Creeping softly in without a sound

As I sleep alone in this distant town.

I close my eyes, but sleep can't be found

Till your loving spirit wraps itself around

Then I'm covered and warm wrapped in love

An ethereal sheet keeps me safe and sound.

Gothic Poetry

Pause for a moment and think! Have you ever felt that you were not alone whilst walking out late at night. Have you heard the howling of a wolf, the hoot of an owl, or that sound that you just can't make out and on hearing that sound rushed to the safety of your home. Once the door is locked and bolted feeling the relief of escape.

Night

And the word created flesh

And the flesh created fear,

But the flesh could not fear itself

And so created fear of the night.

In the redness of the full moon

You waken and remember your fear

The creaking movements in the house

Then the cold, fearful sweats start again

Breathing hardens, eyes wide in fear.

Then the moon breaks through the clouds again

You see the creature stalking you.

The silver grey shining fur, inching closer.

The bloody red eyes and slavering mouth.

It leaps at you, feel the jaws bite.

Redness!!!!

Screaming you wake up in a cold sweat

Above your pounding heart, hear the sounds.

My Own Poetry Making

Glosa Poetry

I chose Glosa Poetry because I found the word “Glosa” unique. In Medical Term “Glosa” means the Tongue, in poetry it is used as any poem extending with a theme. The glose originated in Spain, where it is known as the glosa. It has two parts, which are normally written by different authors.

The first part - the texte or cabeza - consists of a few lines which set the theme for the entire poem. Typically this will be a stanza from a well-known poem or poet - although it is perfectly permissible to write your own texte.

The second part - the glose or glosa proper - is a gloss on, or explanation of, the texte. It takes the form of an ode, with one stanza per line of the texte. Each stanza in turn expands upon its corresponding line of texte, and ends with a repetition of it.

Title: Love Bug

By: Diana Gracia M. Tumolva

Texto:

Oh how I wonder what will happen,

If I catch that love bug and I will get bitten.

Glosa:

There was once a love bug

Sitting on a brown long log

Wondering if I’m going to catch it

Or just let it adjunct

Poor little thing, staring at me

I wonder what will happen to me

If I catch that love bug

Sitting pretty on the brown long log

Gothic Poetry

As we hear or see the word “Gothic” what comes to our mind is the “dark side” of something, but let take it positively this time. It is always said in the dark (for effect) though it is very hard to read in the dim lighting. Thus is the challenge of the poet and venerable individual reciting the literature. Gothic Poetry specifically doesn't have a pattern, and actually doesn't rhyme.

Title: Black Heart

By: Diana Gracia M. Tumolva

I am a product of a black heart

But that doesn't mean I am going to hurt,

I also know how to love unconditionally.

Just don’t hurt me please or else you’ll see

The evil part of me.

I can make you feel heaven,

But don’t betray me or else you’ll see hell,

Once again I am a product of a black heart,

But I know how to love and be caring,

That can be an angel saving you from pain.