The Minute Poem is a structured, rhyming verse form that combines strict syllabic discipline with an intimate, lyrical quality. Comprised of 12 lines, each containing 60 syllables, this form is carefully divided into three stanzas, each following a distinct syllabic pattern: 8, 4, 4, 4 syllables. The rhyme scheme of the Minute Poem is highly organized, adhering to the pattern of aabb, ccdd, eeff, which means that each stanza contains paired rhyming lines.
Crowing bird greeting the first rays
Azure display
Shimmering dew
Swaying bamboo
Scorching sun crowning midnoon blue
Dusty milieu
Summer heat
Sizzling treat
Orange billows bedeck horizon
Rich creation
Silky moonlight
Enchanting sight.
Written on: 2008-05-23
The Minute Poem’s strict iambic meter (alternating unstressed and stressed syllables) gives it a rhythmic, almost musical, flowing smoothly. This form encourages conciseness and precision, as the poet must convey emotions, ideas, or stories within a structured framework.
The Minute Poem is perfect for those who enjoy working within specific guidelines while still capturing the beauty of language and emotion in a compact, structured way. I love the challenge provided by the strict form of these poetry types.
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So nice poem,you'll surely succeess to write poem if not success yet.i m frm brindavan,u.p
Really cool poem 🙂
Beautifully written!
Marinela x