She cries (Rictameter)

by Melissa   Feb 17, 2006


She cries
fields of daisies
a constant stream of tears.
Liqueur of pain washes the soil
bringing to life an innocent flower.
Shades of white caress the sunlight
a soft gleam of bright hope.
Cradling dreams,
she cries.

A Rictameter is a 9 line poetry form. The first and last line are the same and the syllable count is as follows:
Line 1- 2 syllables- same as line 9
Line 2- 4 syllables
Line 3- 6 syllables
Line 4- 8 syllables
Line 5- 10 syllables
Line 6- 8 syllables
Line 7- 6 syllables
Line 8- 4 syllables
Line 9- 2 syllables- mirror line 1

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  • 18 years ago

    by HOLLY ARMER

    As I read this I thought of the song Shimmer by Fuel.
    Brilliantly written. Your beautiful words made this piece come to life.
    Take care and keep it up~Holly

  • 18 years ago

    by Misunderstood

    Nice poem.

  • 18 years ago

    by Wolf

    Awsome stuff,it's near perfect,i just love it

    peace

  • 18 years ago

    by bex

    Oof get you with your technical terms `rictameter` sounded to me like the ricta scale you use to measure earthquakes lol
    well hey i learnt something new =]
    this is such great writing
    i can imagine it all clearly
    superx.

  • 18 years ago

    by Simon Hayes

    Wonderful write!! So deep and concise... Truly remarkable piece!

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