What is a Dekaaz?

Dekaaz is a succinct form of poetry that was introduced to me by Rachel Bagby, who is honored in the photograph shown here.

The form is a total of 10 syllables. Two syllables in the first line; three in the second; and five in the third. Have fun playing with it yourself and enjoy my offerings below. :)

I’ve come
for one thing,
to entertain God.

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Ranging
emotions
play the scale of life.

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Tension
resolving
brings a sense of ease.

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The play
is divine,
knowing you can leave.

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Try to
rearrange
what passes through hands.

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Transcend
seeing self,
to simply seeing.

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Without
fake I.D.,
walk past the gate check.