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Embracing Change: A Sestina of Life's Transformations

Life is a continuous dance of change, from the grand shifts of love and loss to the subtle moments we often overlook. In this sestina, I explore the intricate nature of change—where endings become beginnings, and every transition resonates with the essence of our humanity. Each stanza confronts the emotional complexities that accompany transformation, reminding us of our connection to life's cyclical journey. Let's delve into the beauty and poignancy of these moments, capturing the bittersweet essence of our existence.

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Embracing Change: A Sestina of Life's Transformations

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  1. Today’s Prompt: Change • Our lives are constantly changing as we navigate what we can and can’t control. Every day there is a new beginning and ending—in big and small ways. We fall in love. We lose an eyelash. Write a poem about how your life is changing. Be specific. Change is complex and emotional on any level because it reminds us of our humanity—and of our mortality. Get writing.

  2. Formal Poetry: The Sestina • A sestina is a form of poetry that uses a method of repeating words at the end of each line. It has 6 stanzas of 6 lines each, with an envoy (or tercet) of three lines to conclude the poem. The first six-line stanza should alternate the ending word of each line using the following pattern: • Stanza 1. ABCDEF • Stanza 2. FAEBDC • Stanza 3. CFDABE • Stanza 4. ECBFAD • Stanza 5. DEACFB • Stanza 6. BDFECA • The seventh stanza should be three lines long and contain all six of the words from the list.

  3. Some Sestinas • “Sestina” by Elizabeth Bishop • “Hooters” by Ms. Rolfe

  4. Now Write your own! • You may work in groups up to four.

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