It is called Monotetra, Eddie. Monotetra contains four lines in monorhyme. Each line is in tetramete.. read moreIt is called Monotetra, Eddie. Monotetra contains four lines in monorhyme. Each line is in tetrameter (four metrical feet) for a total of eight syllables.The last line contains two metrical feet, repeated. It can have one stanza or many stanzas.
Poem format:
Line 1: 8 syllables
Line 2: 8 syllables
Line 3: 8 syllables
Line 4: 8 syllables with repetition
I have two poems here written in this form: PLEASE STAY WITH ME and WHERE ARE YOU NOW.
Thank you for reading, Eddie. Glad you like this simple form of poetry from this page.
10 Years Ago
The best part about reading your poetry (other then, of course, your outstanding poems) is learning .. read moreThe best part about reading your poetry (other then, of course, your outstanding poems) is learning new forms of poetry. We really didn't learn much in High School about various types of poems.
10 Years Ago
I also learned through surfing the internet, Eddie...and by reading others' poetry. Actually, I made.. read moreI also learned through surfing the internet, Eddie...and by reading others' poetry. Actually, I made my first Monotetra because of a piece I have read from Ms. Jewel's page. Other forms were products of research and practice.
Hello! I am Dhaye, a public secondary school teacher, a passionate artist "married" to her dream.
I write in different perspectives. So please know NOT all my works are about me.
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