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Rictameter
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.

Luna

Luna
a female moon
gilded golden by Sol.
She reflects His magnificence
upon the surface of Her cratered face
And as She rises in His wake
wolf packs howl in homage
to the Goddess
Luna.


(Rictameter)


8/04/2021


Is The Moon Male or Female or Both Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: Chantelle Anne Cooke

10th grade11th grade12thrictameter

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