The lai is a traditional French poetic form known for its structured syllable counts and rhyme scheme. It originated in medieval France, often linked to the works of trouvères and troubadours. Structure A standard lai stanza consists of nine lines divided into...
Fox Septet is a 13 line poem. Here are the rules to craft this poetic form. 13 line, 1 stanza The lines must be non-rhyming First line and the last line have to be identical Syllable count: 3 5 7 9 7 5 3 5 7 9 7 5 3
Pleasing to the ears, the music, Accompanying the God's journey, Named after the five instruments, with Conch leading the way to an auspicious start Heralding the arrival of the Almighty, Appeasing the grand elephant too, Variety is the music produced, Acoustics at...
An ovillejo is an old Spanish poem that's a bit like a fun riddle! Miguel de Cervantes, a famous writer, popularised this form around 1547-1616. The guidelines: A 10-line poem A 4-stanza poem. The first three stanzas are a rhyming couplet. The first line of each...
Echo verse is a poetic form that emphasises repetition within the structure of the poem. It deliberately repeats certain words, phrases, or sounds at specific intervals throughout the poem, creating a rhythmic and musical effect. In “Annabel Lee” by Edgar Allan Poe,...
Triveni is a form of Hindi/Urdu poetry initiated by the poet Gulzar. Unlike sher, a triveni consists of three "hemistichs" (misras). The first two are complete in themselves but the addition of the third misra gives a new dimension.
Aye books A Writer's pride And a reader's delight Rustle and smell of your paper, Aah.. Intoxicating.
The waft Of petrichor Had the divine smell of rains. Trickled were my sleeping senses As it brushed against me.