Hello.
Since there are so very many fixed forms of poetry available to express ourselves, we want to limit this forum to those forms that do not exceed 7 lines in length. As to the particulars, participation rules here are consistent with the other poetry forums at MM: 1:2:2 - post today, not tomorrow - one poem per topic, give 2 crits to other poems, wait 2 days before posting again.
I've taken the liberty of writing down all the 'short forms' that I am familiar with below. Please DO post any other short forms that you know and let us know so we can add them to this list.
Ae freislighe ~ 4 lines
Atarlis Fileata ~ 7 lines
Cinquain ~ 5 lines
Clerihew ~ 4 lines
Dodoitsu ~ 4 lines
faux-ku ~ 4 lines
Haiku ~ 3 lines
Hay(na)ku ~ 3 lines
Lanturne ~ 5 lines
Limerick ~ 5 lines
Lira ~ 5 lines
Quintine ~ 5 lines
Sedoka ~ 6 lines
Septolet ~ 7 lines
Senryu ~ 3 lines
Sevenling ~ 7 lines
Shadorma ~ 6 lines
Sijo ~ 3 to 6 lines
Tanka ~ 5 lines
Tetractys ~ 5 lines
Enjoy!
Mosaic Musings Staff
Since you indicate this is "to start"...
Might you add my own http://forums.mosaicmusings.net/index.php?showtopic=2291 ~ 4 lines
Lightly, Daniel
Hi Daniel,
A good addition to the list. If you don't mind, I added a link for those who would like to learn more about it.
Best Regards, Liz
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