Remember

Reflect
On our past
On the way, we used to be
When all felt perfect in our world
And so right in our lives

I know
You remember
The strength we had together
Nothing would ever make us flinch
No me no you, just us

(10 Lines, Pensee Form)

The Pensee ▼

(which means thought) has just five lines and it is a syllabic poem.

It is built up in this way:

line: 1 – 2 syllables
line: 2 – 4 syllables
line: 3 – 7 syllables
line: 4 – 8 syllables
line: 5 – 6 syllables.

No rhyme is required. The poem can be used in combination with more stanzas, as well as stand alone.