An Elegy is a sacred poetic form, written to honor anyone deceased. An Elegy usually consists of three parts:
Beginning with a lament, where the speaker expresses their own grief
Followed by a singing of praises to the deceased
And concluding with a consolation, or solace.
When I set out...
I was asked to write an elegy for a poetry prompt, I thought the land of Termina was more than deserving. Afterwards, I thought this community may appreciate the end result. Let me know what you think! :) I would love to hear your criticism before it gets published into my chapbook.
Elegy of...