Promptly Poetry Challenge 2023/2024

Week 48 - PANTUN

Weather, so wild and inconsistent;
Expecting the unexpected.
Soft dewy rain comes so gently,
Releasing a flood-like torrent in no time.






PANTUN ▶︎

Pantun is a form of poetry that originated in Malaysia and Indonesia.
Pantun poems typically consist of four lines, with each line having eight to 12 syllables.
The first two lines typically establish a theme, while the second two lines provide a twist or unexpected conclusion.

To write a Pantun poem, start by choosing a theme or idea that you want to explore.
Then, use the first two lines to establish the theme, using sensory language to create vivid imagery.
Finally, use the last two lines to provide a twist or unexpected conclusion that ties the poem together.