Albert's Poetry Cafe ~ Poet Craft Form: "Compression Poem" with Salvatore Buttaci June 15, 2009 - July 2, 2009
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DetailsCOMPRESSION POEM
This interesting form was created by Sector Hunter. The poem has only six lines. The syllabic count: 4-5-6-6-5-4 The first line is in a syllable count of 4 The next line is in a count of 5 The next is in a count of 6 Line four is in a count of 6 Line five is in a count of 5 The last line of the poem is in a count of 4 The rhyme pattern is as follows: a/b/a/c/d/a. (lines 1, 3, and 6 all rhyme. The other lines do not.) Please follow exact directions to avoid being disqualified. Here is one of my poems to show what a compression poem looks like. NO REGRETS Right on the mark Those against regrets Who never fear the bark Of vicious mad-dog dreams. They live without stress In light and dark. # 2008 Salvatore Buttaci GOLD, SILVER, BRONZE, Honorable Mention Deadline: July 02, 2009 Prizes1st 2nd & 3rd plus Honorable Mention
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