A Stellarenga is a
seven-link poem containing only one-liners. The first and last
links mention a cosmic body, e.g., a planet, a star or one of
the luminaries. Renga style linkage means that each link stands
separately yet relates to the preceding and following ku either
by theme, wordplay, or twist of idea. A line-space is
generally placed between each ku; a stellarenga is really a set
of poems. As in all renga poems a straight or tell-all
narrative should be avoided. A Stellarenga can be done solo or
partnered. The Stellarenga was created by Alexis K. Rotella in
March 1997 while she was recuperating from the flu.
