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With 52 forms, how many poems can you write in one year? |
Form: Lai The Lai is a very old French form and tradition states that the short line must not be indented, it must be left dressed to the poem. This is known as Arbre Fourchu (Forked Tree) there is a pattern meant to be set up as a tree. Number of Lines: 9 Rules: This poem is comprising of a five syllabled couplet followed by a two-syllable line. Rhyme Scheme: a. a. b. a. a. b. a. a. b. Choices for the poets to make this week: Your poem can be about any topic. Additionally, your poem may be any length, however, each stanza must have nine lines. EXAMPLE: For Thee Greater love have I Than stars in the sky For thee "til this world doth die hope you wish to lie With me On wings we will fly upwards bye and bye Earth free. |