Contest Description
“LUDix-Rym”
I created this form in 2016 - some poets have used it on other poetry sites
LU: My initials (Laura Urbaniak)
Dix: French for the word “ten”
Rym: Slovak for the word “rhyme”
(2 of my nationalities, I have 7)
5 rhyming stanzas- 10 lines per stanza
Rhyme Scheme:
Stanza 1 - a x 10
Stanza 2 - b x 10
Stanza 3 - c x 10
Stanza 4 - d x 10
Stanza 5 – aabbccddee (ee- 2 extra rhyming lines of your choice)
My example: https://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/how_could_i_love_anyone_else-_contest_example_845854
Must use title “LUDix-Rym”
Multiple placements
I judge blind and wouldn’t have it any other way. Please do not put your names, initials or identifying marks on your poem. Thank you :)
Many thanks & good luck PS,
-luloo :)