An Ode To Snow, Water and Life

The ode is a poetic form formed for flattery. There are three types of odes: the Horation; the Pindaric; and the Irregular.

The Horation ode (named for the Latin poet, Horace) contains one stanza pattern that repeats throughout the poem--usually 2 or 4 lines.

The Pindaric ode (named for the Greek poet, Pindar) comprises a pattern of three stanzas called triads. This type of ode can be composed of several triads, still the first (the strophe) and the second (antistrophe) should be identical metrically with the third (epode) wandering off on its metrical path.

The irregular ode (named for no one in particular) does away with formalities and focuses on the praising aspect of the ode. Writer's Digest, Robert Lee Brewer

Note: My quick attempt at 3 different forms of ode: (feel free to correct any errors, as I have not done much with the ode, and I'm not sure I understand the directions)

Irregular ode: "Ode to Snow"

Without snow

it makes for an ugly Christmas

pipes could freeze

no sledding

no skiing

no one liking

~

Pindaric Ode: "Ode to Water"

Water is life it is, I have been told,

it is the woman's job to care for the water!

Whoever could be so bold?

An elder woman and her daughter

told us all a long time ago, and we were sold.

Care for the water as it is in trouble

Water is life and it is dying

All of us will be crying

We were not born in a bubble

~

Horatian Ode: "Ode to Life"

When we are born we will all cry

Our first medicine to help us to heal

Is that important, some say why

Life is simple and complicated a big deal

A smile and laughter is important

Laughter comes around at four or five months

Our second medicine to help us in life

Many things unimportant

what is then; diet, exercise, and once

body, mind, spirit, vocation, no strife