My Love(Tetractys)

by Jad   Mar 30, 2010


One,
Thought now
Resides here
In my own mind
A tombstone engraved with the name: My Love.

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Tetractys, a poetic form invented by Ray Stebbing, consists of at least 5 lines of 1, 2, 3, 4, 10
syllables (total of 20). Tetractys can be written with more than one verse, but must follow suit
with an inverted syllable count. Tetractys can also be reversed and written 10, 4, 3, 2, 1.

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  • 14 years ago

    by Meena Krish

    You are doing really well with writing form poetry and this too is very well written..good
    job!

  • 14 years ago

    by Dreamofolwin

    WONDERFUL. I love this form and your poem. You have done a good job... Well done Austin :)

  • 14 years ago

    by Cindy

    Austin
    Nice job on the form. Leaving the reader with a tear.

  • 14 years ago

    by Sylvia

    Austin, nice work with the form and it once again proves that a few words can be used to convey a powerful message. Well done.

  • 14 years ago

    by Courageous Dreamer

    Aah very nice, the ending just sums it up all too well. Very nice Jad.. keep it up.

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