Nonet
A nonet is a nine line poem. The first line containing nine syllables, the next line has eight syllables, the next line has seven syllables. That continues until the last line (the ninth line) which has one syllable. Nonets can be written about any subject. Rhyming is optional.
Example
The Child in Me
When I see beauty all around me (9 syllables)
When everyone's sweet and gentle (8 syllables)
When my heart is full of joy (7 syllables)
When love's blooming inside (6 syllables)
I know she is there (5 syllables)
The child in me (4 syllables)
Genuine (3 syllables)
Simple (2 syllables)
Pure (1 syllables)
- written by Belinda
There is no limitation to the number of words per line. Only syllables per line. This provides a great deal of flexibility.
More Examples
A New Path
I have traveled countless paths in life
tried everything there is to try
searching for my destiny
wondering what's in store
then you came along
pulled me with you
a new path
two souls
bound
- written by Gabriella 2
Nor'easter Nicks Nine
Nine nervous New England novelists
Embarked on small skiff for England
Seven survived sudden squalls
Six suffered sea sickness
Five fought, and fell in
Four froze to death
Three threw up
Drowning
One
- written by starkat
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