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CHRISENGA

A Chrisenga is a linked poem about birth consisting of nine links. The first link is three lines, the second one. The form is 3-1, 3-1, 3-1, 3-1, 2. It may be done solo or with a partner. The Chrisenga was created by Alexis K. Rotella on the 20 March 1997.

Copyright © Alexis K. Rotella 1997

EXAMPLE :

CHRISTENING DAY with Alexis K. Rotella and ai li

CHRISTENING DAY

A Chrisenga between Alexis K. Rotella and ai li
Los Gatos, California and London
20 - 24 March 1997

Christening day -
the father stays home
to guard the wine.

breast feeding in a vegan restaurant

Young godmother
not once does she look at
the baby.

pink bonnet on the birthday boy

Five years old -
only mom shows up
for my party.

the silver spoon sent by post

in his underwear drawer
my husband's
receiving blanket

the rattle sound muffled by time

teddy bear
missing an eye

Copyright © Alexis K. Rotella and ai li 1997

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