Poetry Challenge #59-If The Form Fits . . .
Sometimes You Feel Like Going Commando—poetically speaking, of course. Sometimes (often in my case) some structure, foundation, form is needed.
Poetic forms are like puzzles. You need to fit the right number of syllables or a pattern of rhyme or some other word trick into your poem and still come up with a subject.
They are fun to play with—and the results can be surprising!
Poetry Challenge #59
The Form Fits!
Today’s form is the Terza Rima.
The Terza Rima, which means “third rhyme” originated in Italy. Most English examples of Terza Rima are written in iambic pentameter.
This form creates three line stanzas with lines of any length where the first and third line rhyme.
The second line becomes the rhyme for the next stanza.
Keep writing stanzas until you’re done with your poem. The last stanza should be two lines that rhyme.
If you’re better at reading rhyme scheme, it goes like this: ABA BCB CDC DED EE
Here’s an example Cindy created :
Tah-Dah! Now it’s your turn!
Set the timer for 7 minutes.
Start writing!
Don’t think about it too much; just do it.
This puzzle is one from Bags of Love—a site where you can have custom puzzles made! Crazy!
Cindy Faughnan and I began this 7-Minute Poetry Challenge at least 3200 days ago. We now take turns creating our own prompts to share with you. If you join us in the 7-Minute Poetry Challenge let us know by posting the title, a note, or if you want, the whole dang poem. Scroll down and click on the comments!