Make-up (rictameter)

by Melissa   Mar 13, 2006


Make-up
disguises spots
young blokes claim as ugly.
Perfection hides underneath blush
as slick foundation covers the freckles
that God so strategically placed
with the paintbrush He dipped
in permanent
make-up.

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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  • 18 years ago

    by sarah

    I loved it .Great job^_^!!!!!

  • 18 years ago

    by myshiningstar14

    Like it.

    Lis

  • 18 years ago

    by Robert Gardiner

    Very nicely done Melissa, great job!!!

  • 18 years ago

    by HOLLY ARMER

    Very nice! I love the message behind this.
    It's those imperfections that makes us who we are....well done!
    Take care and keep it up~Holly

  • 18 years ago

    by Simon Hayes

    This is a great write!! A good meaning behind it. Beautifully done :)