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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

Date: 10/5/2022 11:31:00 PM

I dare not try a triolet, as you are a master of them.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 10/6/2022 8:24:00 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

Date: 10/5/2022 2:41:00 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
Date: 10/5/2022 5:27:00 PM

You're very welcome, Michael. Now write one for me!

Shirley Hawkins

Date: 10/4/2022 10:28:00 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
Date: 10/5/2022 8:38:00 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.