Lace Curtains (Rictameter)

by Angie   Jan 19, 2008


I've decided to repost some of my older poems. This one was written in January of 2006

Lace Curtains

pretty
lace curtains hang
in the open window
fluttering from the warm spring breeze
brings the feelings of peace and love within
white and pure, handmade from an old
forgotten wedding veil
once again hangs
pretty

**Rictameter - 9 line poetry form. The 1st 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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  • 15 years ago

    by Meena Krish

    A lovely write..it brings out the writer's
    feelings and memories for the reader to see.
    Very nice..take care.

  • 15 years ago

    by gracey grey

    Very vivid imagery you portray in this poem. I love the idea of how something old and precious sways with the wind. Very nice. Keep writing.

  • 16 years ago

    by Nix

    I truly love how you did this, simply awesome and really elegant poem. I love this short but captivating piece, it is so beautiful!

  • 16 years ago

    by Kim

    I remember this poem from when you first posted it! It was wonderful then and is amazing now! Such eloquence . . . beautiful!

  • 16 years ago

    by NyellMoonlight

    I love your poetry... This is another one superbly written piece, with elegant and vivid descriptions and enchanting atmosphere within.
    Whole poem holds endless beauty. I enjoyed very much in it.

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