The power of a child (nonet)

by Masked metaphor   Jul 11, 2013


When a child smiles the world is at peace
All the pain inside withers and
Happiness imprints itself
Deeply on the sands
Of your beating
Heart singing
Songs so
Sweet.

A nonet has nine lines. The first line has nine syllables, the second line eight syllables, the third line seven syllables, etc... until line nine finishes with one syllable. It can be on any subject and rhyming is optional.

line 1 - 9 syllables
line 2 - 8 syllables
line 3 - 7 syllables
line 4 - 6 syllables
line 5 - 5 syllables
line 6 - 4 syllables
line 7 - 3 syllables
line 8 - 2 syllables
line 9 - 1 syllables

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  • 10 years ago

    by Lune de ma vie

    Children and beautiful and I enjoyed this style of poem, I do't know if I'd try it but I liked how you described a smile of a child. It's true how when one smiles the world is at peace. I love see my nephews smile makes my heart warm up to know they are at peace in that moment. Great write.

  • 11 years ago

    by Baby Rainbow

    This is so beautiful. I think the form worked perfectly for it, and it captured that pure innocence and joy that children bring and should be given in return.

    Very sweet poem and greatly put together.

    Nice work.

  • 11 years ago

    by Tara Kay

    The title drew me in here, being a teacher of little ones.
    While the flow wasn't perfect, though I congratulate you on giving this form a try, the essence and love of the piece overshadowed the little flaws in the flow. And there is only eight lines and not nine.

    This piece touched me, for we are drawing to a close of the school year and the children are leaving to go to a new school, to begin there journeys as they grow and next week is there final week, with graduation and end of year parties...the emotions are high and parents are already tearful and it's getting to us teachers, the pride more than anything, how much they've all grown. And this group in particular are so sweet and they love making up silly songs, and they make us smile and laugh and every day is such a joy with them.

    Children are infectious, and they really do light up the world.
    They are the future. I am rambling on here, but like I said, this piece touched me.

    xxxx