Learning Quenya - Discussion Thread

[the guy who be short]

Originally Posted by Durelinwen

Just for reference, I'm assuming the poems are going to be 'free verse', since going too far on structure when we're learning a new language would just be whacky. About how long of a poem do you think we should go for? I think we can do better than a Haiku (not that I have anything against them), but I'm not thinking 50 lines or anything...

"Poetry competition" means just that - any poetry will be accepted. It's not up to me to set limits to your creativity, is it now? Personally, I think a Haiku would actually be quite difficult - you have to squeeze so much in! Free verse will be accepted, of course, as will anything else (I'm aiming for one rhyming poem [started] and one metric poem, but I'm often told I'm nuts. ).
As for length, again, whatever you want. Even two lines can be startlingly beautiful. There'll be no limits either way. My poem is becoming epic length startlingly quickly though (not a very good thing if I aim to keep people interested!).

Joy: Firstly, welcome back! I'm a fellow returner, I came back a few months ago. It's truly great getting to know all the new people (most of whom have more posts than me, actually, but I shall call them new nonetheless...).
If you're interested in finding a Quenya study buddy, please check this thread. Alternatively, if you prefer to work by yourself, just let me know and you can start straight away.

Originally Posted by Encaitare

I've progressed pretty quickly only because I really have nothing to do in the wee hours of the morn.

I wish I could think of something witty to say but, as I can't, I'll just settle for a "When do you sleep, lass!?!"