Form: Clarity Pyramid
The Clarity Pyramid is a poetry form designed and constructed by Jerry P. Quinn.
Number of Lines: 7
Rules:
A Clarity Pyramid is a poem consisting of two triplets and a single line (7 lines in all). Usually, this poem is center aligned when displayed.
The first triplet has 1, 2, and 3 syllables. The title of the poem is the one-syllable word of the first triplet, which is displayed in all capital letters. This line is followed by a two-syllable line, and then a three-syllable line, both of which clarify the definition of the poem, or are synonyms for the title.
The second triplet has 5, 6, and 7 syllables. Its design is based around a life event contained within the triplet which helps give a poetic view or outlook on the first line (title).
The last line is 8 syllables and is in quotations as this line contains a quote that defines the first word (title).
Rhyme Scheme:
unrhymed
Choices for the poets to make this week: Your poem can be about any topic.
Examples:
WORK
labor
exertion
walked lines all plowed straight
furrow soil, seeds and sweat
spring deposit, fall harvest
"creation’s manifestations"
Copyright © 2002 Jerry P. Quinn
DROP
dangled
fall away
brim bulging puddle
pushing over the edge
leaving its body behind
"lowered by prying position"
Copyright © 2002 Jerry P. Quinn