On Ash Wednesday of 2010, I started to write a Shadorma every day. I had just read of them and was fascinated by the form: six lines, 1st line—three syllables; 2nd line—five syllables; 3rd line—three syllables; 4th line—three syllables; 5th line—seven syllables; 6th line—five syllables.
I’ve put three here from that first month of February and I continued to do it throughout the year and even through today. Try writing one yourself and post it here.
February 17
I turned from
ashes on this day
to find new
ritual
of positive dimension
for my soul and life
—–
February 23
slivers fall
from heavy gray clouds
partly ice
partly rain
each one cries “define yourself”
and I cry it too
—–
February 25
I search for
answers in my life
and study
to know more
so I can preach in living
and others can see
—–
