Poems for All Seasons

By MaryAnn Diorio

POEMS FOR ALL SEASONS by MaryAnn Diorio is a compilation of poems the author has written over a period of several years. The book includes poems in various forms, including sonnets, tetractyses, tercets, haikus, limericks, and an intriguing poetic form called the "Minute". A special feature of the book is the introduction of a new poetic form that MaryAnn created called the "Diorion"--a form inspired by her husband's family name. This new form alone is worth purchasing the book.

Diorio's poetry reflects the different seasons of life and offers the reader a perspective that will entertain, inspire, and transform. POEMS FOR ALL SEASONS will delight readers of poetry everywhere.

• Language: English
• Publisher: MaryAnn Diorio
• Release date: Nov 4, 2020
• ISBN: 9780930037970

MaryAnn Diorio

MaryAnn Diorio writes award-winning fiction from a quaint small town in New Jersey where neighbors still stop to chat while walking their dogs, families and friends still gather on wide, wrap-around porches, and the charming downtown still finds kids licking lollipops and old married folks holding hands. A Jersey girl at heart, MaryAnn loves Jersey diners, Jersey tomatoes, and the Jersey shore. You can learn more about her and her writing at maryanndiorio.com.

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Acknowledgments

This book of poetry reflects years of writing supported by wonderful people. First and foremost, I would like to thank my husband Dominic who has always encouraged me in my writing. He has done so not only through his words, but also through his actions. He has done the grocery shopping, cooking, and cleaning so that I would have time to write. I cannot thank you enough, Honey, for the great blessing you have been to me.

I would also like to thank my precious daughters, Gina and Lia, for their faithful support throughout the years as well. As children, they endured far too many pizza nights so that their mom could write. They have also prayed for me and encouraged me during the difficult times. Thank you, my beautiful girls, for believing in the dream.

Last, but certainly not least, I wish to thank my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Who gave me the writing gift in the first place. May every word I write, every thought I think, and every breath I take glorify You.

Poetic Form: The Diorion

This poem is written in a form I conceived and created called the Diorion (pronounced "dee-or'-ee-on) in December 2005. The form is named after my husband's surname of Diorio. The Diorion originated in Millville, New Jersey, and consists of 7 lines of 7 syllables each with a rhyme scheme of