Fading (Rictameter)

by HOLLY ARMER   Feb 16, 2006


Fading
are the moments
we once shared as lover's
youthful carefree and unaware
of the tragedy that lay before us
not knowing of the torment we
were destined to face as
our love began
fading

*This is my first attempt at this poetry style.
**Rictameter~

A 9 line poetry form. The 1st and the 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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  • 18 years ago

    by shobhana kumar

    Wonderfully written; you've done a great job within the confines of this form! it is a pleasure to read your work!

    good luck and peace
    shobhana

  • 18 years ago

    by Eibutsina

    Beautifully worded Holly and a pleasure to read, really enjoyed your poem :o)

  • 18 years ago

    by Timothy r

    WEell I see the eyes of jealousy all over this poem, a 4.2? I happen to love your work and who would know better than some of my esteemed colleagues up above here. Fantastic write!! Kepp them coming. Love, Tim

  • 18 years ago

    by Jimmy Jr.

    That was excellent every one of them i loved them all thankz for letting me read them i apreciate it alot you made me feel happy by reading these thankz

  • 18 years ago

    by Bill Turner

    Beautifully done!

    So, how did the divorce party go?

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