Afraid of love (rictameter)

by Melissa   Mar 30, 2006


I am
pretty ugly
to those who live outside
of my own fleshy existence.
Deathly afraid of their shadowy eyes
discovering my souls matter
then cruelly forsaking
the heart of who
I am.

A Rictameter is a 9 line poetry form. The first and last line are the same and the syllable count is as follows:
Line 1- 2 syllables- same as line 9
Line 2- 4 syllables
Line 3- 6 syllables
Line 4- 8 syllables
Line 5- 10 syllables
Line 6- 8 syllables
Line 7- 6 syllables
Line 8- 4 syllables
Line 9- 2 syllables- mirror line 1

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  • 14 years ago

    by John Long

    I like the frankness of this poem which shows courage. There is a fear of rejection that lies inside all of us but usually can't admit to it. Fine writing.

  • 17 years ago

    by Katie

    Very raw, can almost feel the emotions you felt when you were writing this.
    Love it
    K x

  • 18 years ago

    by Nee

    A gr8 poem
    its the first rictameter poem I like. lol

  • 18 years ago

    by HOLLY ARMER

    Excellent! So much feeling and passion in so few lines, well done!
    I love how you ended it....superb!
    Take care and keep it up~Holly

  • 18 years ago

    by Simon Hayes

    Wonderful Rictameter... The flow was awesome and the language so exquistely written! Glorious work :)

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