L Milton Hankins Poet Triolet

On Writing a Triolet

Triolets have an interesting pattern ABaAabAB
It is a mystery to me how this pattern evolved
With some attributing it to a lazy poet, you see,
Triolets have an interesting pattern ABaAabAB.
A Triolet has no C, and, clearly no need for a D
If the poet makes it through line 6, problem solved
Triolets have an interesting pattern ABaAabAB
It is a mystery to me how this pattern evolved. 

Written October 5, 2022

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Caren Krutsinger October 5, 2022 at 11:31 PM I dare not try a triolet, as you are a master of them. L Milton Hankins October 6, 2022 at 8:24 AM I wish you would, Caren, because they are easy and fun, and they lend themselves to magical thinking, which you are a master at.

Michael Tor October 5, 2022 at 2:41 PM Milton such a clever way of teaching us this complex form showing the form in the poem, Wow great idea and done perfectly. Thanks for the lesson... L Milton Hankins October 5, 2022 at 5:27 PM You're very welcome, Michael. Now write one for me!

Shirley Hawkins October 4, 2022 at 10:28 PM I am awestruck by all the variations of poetry you write, Milt. It is too complicated for me. All the different forms of poetry must take you hours of concentration and research. I admire your tenacity. Take care, Milt L Milton Hankins October 5, 2022 at 8:38 AM Oh, thanks, Shirley. I love word play, and I enjoy trying out the various poetry forms. When I like a particular form I try to keep using it. I always try to fit the form to the subject. Sometimes I can't, but often I do. You are most capable of writing any of the forms you choose, Shirley. You are an exceptionally fine writer, so never put yourself down...not to me, don't. I highly respect your work.