Septolet

The Septolet is a poem consisting of seven lines containing fourteen words

with a break in between the two parts. 

Both parts deal with the same thought and create a picture.

Example:

When Not Napping

Cat

creeping slowly

across the lawn

keenly focused.

Bird

eating berries

he's almost done.

(c) Lawrencealot - April 21, 2012

Pensee

A syllabic form.
No meter specified.
No rhyme.


syllabic count 2-4-7-8-6;
line 1 is the subject;
line 2 gives description;
line 3, action;
line 4, the setting;
line 5, final thought.

Best Centered

Example poem

My Socks - Lost and Found

My socks

get a divorce

in my laundry; wallflowers

created in drier dances-

washday musical chairs.

© Lawrencealot - November 20, 2012

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SIJO

SIJO  (from Shadow Poetry Handbook)
A short Korean poetry form consisting of three lines,
each line having a total of 14-16 syllables in four groups
ranging from 2 to 7 (but usually 3 or 4) syllables, with a natural pause at the end of the second group and a major pause after the fourth group.

The third line often introduces a resolution, a touch of humor, or a turn of thought.

Nature is often the subject matter of these poems like traditional haiku."

Either narrative or thematic,
this lyric verse introduces a truth (perhaps a problem) in line 1,
development (called a turn) in line 2,
and a strong conclusion beginning with a surprise (a twist) in line 3,
which resolves tensions or questions raised by the other lines
and provides a memorable ending.


Example Poem

Surprise Test

Trained by nature over time, learned and changed my DNA. 

Teacher springs surprise exam; tough, could be season ending. 

Snow bonnet fends off freezing adds resilience to my beauty. 

 (C) Lawrencealot - July 23, 2012

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Time Coupletnelle

This is a form invented by MystiqueWizzard, aka
Alberto Jose Alvarez Gonzalez


The Time Coupletnelle is a 16-line poem conformed by 8 couplets
with a rhyme scheme  AabbccddccddaA*AA*,
The syllabic progression  is: 9-8-7-6-7-8-9-9

The first 3 couplets represent a “plea”
the 4th couplet is an assertion that portrays what the plea evokes;
the last 3 couplets are the conclusion based on the first 4 couplets.

The themes may vary
but basically they´re centered in love, sadness, hope or another strong
emotion worth exploring. It was named “Time Coupletnelle “because it is
set in a progression of time and the visual shape is like an hour glass.
The structure should always be centered for visual effect.


Example Poem:

I Must Ask

I can't carry on without your love.

I go through the actions, just kind of.

I think you like me but how much?

I daydream thinking of your touch.

I wait all week to date you

I'm bewitched is my friends' view.

Action now is required,

waiting time has expired.

This week, waiting time is thru.

A diamond makes its debut.

You'll see how much you are desired,

how much you're treasured and admired.

I'll bring a rose and a turtle dove.

I'll be your hand, if you'll  be my glove.

I cannot carry without your love.

I'll be your hand, if you'll  be my glove.

© Lawrencealot - October 2, 2012

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Trois-par-Huit

The Trois-par-Huit is a short eight line poetic form that

is striking and fun to play with. 

This form was created by Lorraine M. Kanter

and goes by a few other names as well,

the Octa tri and the Three by Eight just to name a couple. 

The structure of the Trois-par Huit is easy to compose as

it only has three stanzas of 3,3,2 or 3,2,3, lines which

can be decided on your own personal taste. 

As with many forms the Trois-par-Huit has a

syllable count, 3,6,9,12,12,9,6,3 and

a rhyming scheme of: "aab bbc cc" or if you were to choose

 the 3,2,3, line stanza it would be "aab bb ccc".

The last line of the poem should be the title of the piece

and should summarize what the poem is about. 

Example Poem:

Finish Forms

Quench my thirst.

The unknown  is the curse.

I must scour pages of AP sages

Find their every form though it may take me ages.

Then if they keep inventing… put  them in cages.

In cases where changes come in swarms

document  all the norms.

Finish forms.

© Lawrencealot - April 21, 2012