Rictameter Definition | What is Rictameter? - PoetrySoup
Definition
A rictameter is a nine line poetry form. The 1st and last lines are the same with the syllable count as follows:
• line 1 - 2 syllables - same as line 9
• line 2 - 4 syllables
• line 3 - 6 syllables
• line 4 - 8 syllables
• line 5 - 10 syllables
• line 6 - 8 syllables
• line 7 - 6 syllables
• line 8 - 4 syllables
• line 9 - 2 syllables - same as line 1
Example
England's Ascot, Yorshire five day event in June Queen Elizabeth led the way in fashion and style on Ladies Parade. The first time for 300 years this racing event was held at Yorkshire England.
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