Tetractys
A tetractys poem is written with 20 syllables. A tetractys can have more than one stanza. But all new stanzas must be have an inverted syllable count. There is no limit to the number of stanzas. This type of poem often expresses a complete thought
The structure is:
| line 1 - | 1 syllable |
| line 2 - | 2 syllables |
| line 3 - | 3 syllables |
| line 4 - | 4 syllables |
| line 5 - | 10 syllables |
Examples
Change of Heart
moon 1 syllable
tonight 2 syllable
somber light 3 syllable
subtle to sight 4 syllable
faint radiance no longer captivates 10 syllable
- written by arjuna
Trembling Heart
You
Your eyes
Fixed on mine
Piercing my soul
I cannot hide my trembling heart from you.
- written by Lena Borghi
Sleeping Beauty
Prince
Charming
mesmerised
by Beauty's bliss
stole breathless school girls' hearts with just one kiss
- written by ~Dovey
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