With 52 forms, how many poems can you write in one year? |
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 |