An Innocent Childhood Memory

When I was  ten years old
At that age I was considered to be brave boy;
I was told.

I loved hiking
Friends had nicknamed me, with great joy--
'Viking'

Made me
Happy, yet coy
Gee!

When I was  ten years old
Friends had nicknamed me, with great joy--
Gee!

24.7.2020
Note:
1. This is a New form of Rhyme named MlNICHU (proposed by me)
2. Total12 lines (4 stanzas of 3 lines each)
3. Rhyme scheme: Aba, cBc, dbD, ABD. 
4. 4th stanza consists of repeat of 1st line of  stanza1, 2nd line of stanza 2, and 3rd line of stanza 3.
Poem should stick to a chosen theme through all stanzas. A twist can be introduced in third stanza, if required by the theme, to make it more interesting.
5. Syllable count : 
Stanza 1: 6,12,3 (3 times 2,4,1)
Stanza 2: 4,8,2 ( 2 times 2,4,1)
Stanza 3: 2,4,1
Stanza 4: 6,8,1.

6. Will welcome feedback, if any.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

Poem

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Balasubramanian Avatar
August 21, 2020 at 3:53 AM
Great write. Was initially not planning to participate, seemed tough. But your examples make it seems easy. Will surely try and post if I get it right. Thanks for all the examples. Regards Rama
Chutani Avatar
August 21, 2020 at 4:08 AM
Rama, thanx for liking my poem. This form though sounds tough but is easy. Only difficulty one can face is getting a one syllable last line but one can work backwards too. Have a go at it. Am sure, with your calibre, you will easily get it. Best. Mohan
Zahid Avatar
August 8, 2020 at 4:47 PM
New poetry form...intersting
Chutani Avatar
August 8, 2020 at 6:41 PM
Paghunda, thanx. How about trying one for the contest. Best. Mohan
Hoffman Avatar
August 1, 2020 at 2:35 PM
A new poetry form, how exciting, Mohan! Thank you for sharing.
Chutani Avatar
August 8, 2020 at 6:41 PM
Franci, thanx. How about trying one for the contest. Best. Mohan
Deepa Avatar
July 31, 2020 at 9:45 AM
Hello Mohan Sir, Bravo!! You've done a great invention:-D Congratulations on your attempt.It's truly interesting. I will definitely give it a try sir:-) Thanks for guiding us through your example. Keep inspiring with your creativity.:-) Take care.Warmest regards sent to you:-)
Chutani Avatar
July 31, 2020 at 5:44 PM
Thanx Deepa for your warm words. My best wishes to you for writing for this contest as well as others. Mohan
Dietrich Avatar
July 29, 2020 at 1:17 PM
It's good I came to see your example, Mohan. I don't recall if the syllable count had been mentioned at your contest page. So is the syllable count set in stone as a rule of the form as well? Sounds very interesting and i hope to try it. Keep on being creative and inventing forms!
Chutani Avatar
July 29, 2020 at 5:19 PM
It is mentioned there as well Andrea, if you read a bit more carefully. And thanx for your kind visit. Best and enjoy writing it. Mohan
La France Avatar
July 28, 2020 at 10:34 AM
Mohan, interesting invented form, I will give it a whirl, hope I get it right _Constance
Chutani Avatar
July 29, 2020 at 5:17 PM
Thanks. Hope you enjoy it. Best. Mohan
Agustin Avatar
July 27, 2020 at 8:22 PM
Thanks for this... exemplifying what your contest requires, and clearly expressing what your proposed "MINICHU" is. Thanks likewise for my placement in your recently-judged contest. God bless you.
Chutani Avatar
July 28, 2020 at 3:48 AM
Thanks Beata. Best wishes for Minichu contest. Mohan
Cunningham Avatar
July 24, 2020 at 12:14 PM
A very creative piece of work Mohan, you've done this very well. Tom
Chutani Avatar
July 25, 2020 at 12:47 AM
Thanx Tom for encouraging. Hope it picks up steam.
Get a Premium Membership
Turn off ads, get more exposure for your poetry, and get more features with a Premium Membership.
Book: Diverse Voices: The Poetry of Human Rights and the Pursuit of Peace