A diatelle has a set syllable count and a set rhyme.
The syllable count is: 1-2-3-4-6-8-10-12-10-8-6-4-3-2-1,
The rhyme patter is: abbcbccaccbcbba.
It is usually displayed centered.
Example
Smooth Sailing
Sail (Syllable count 1 - rhyme: a)
smooth seas (2 - b)
on brisk breeze ~ (3 - b)
Taste the salt spray. (4 - c)
Glide gracefully with ease. (6 - b)
Feel the warmth of a dreamy day, (8 - c)
cruising with cabin crew around the Bay. (10 - c)
We catch the sun's rays while leaning on the deck-rail. (12 - a)
Lunchtime fantasies feature fish fillet. (10 - c)
Refreshing drinks help point the way. (8 - c)
It's nature's call to please. (6 - b)
She'll seize the day. (4 - c)
"Lose your keys," (3 - b)
she'll tease. (2 - b)
"Sail!"(1 - a)
- written by starkat
