Living and Surviving (Tyburn )

by Lu   Oct 25, 2006


Tyburn
A six line poem consisting of 2, 2, 2, 2, 9, 9 syllables.

The first four lines rhyme and are all descriptive words. The last two lines rhyme and incorporate
the first, second, third, and fourth lines as the 5th through 8th syllables.

Lightest
Brightest
Slightest
Tightest
Living for the lightest, brightest, light
Surviving the slightest, tightest fight

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  • 18 years ago

    by katie!

    I've actually had a mini english lesson today on your profile! I'm enjoying all these different forms of poetry you are using, I have to say you are pulling them all off incredibly well, brilliant work luanne, I enjoyed this, and I like this form, You have inspired me to try it out!

    Well done my friend,
    Katie
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  • 18 years ago

    by Kim

    Wow I've never heard of this form before! It looks so challenging but you've mastered it perfectly! Amazing write!

  • 18 years ago

    by Simon Hayes

    A form I've thought about trying for sometime, but not actually gotten down to doing it. A very impressive display of talent. You've used this form with elegance and perfection. Great stuff!!

  • 18 years ago

    by Chelsey

    I agree with Kristy..never heard of it..OMG it makes me giggle only because when I read the first three lines I was like where is this gunna go..the last two lines actually make sense....and you say your not smart..psshhhh you piece things together way better then I ever could! I love this style!!
    CHels

  • 18 years ago

    by Timothy r

    O.k. I am jealous, I have been trying to write a tyburn for months..lol. You did it magnificently, as always. Tim