RICTAMETER

Rictameter Verse: Nine lines. The Rictameter form is based on the idea of the Cinquain.  

with strict adherence to syllable count. Like the Cinquain the Rictameter has a two syllable increment with each line, and a two syllable closure. However, unlike the Cinquain, the Rictameter does not stop at eight, it continues with a line of ten syllables, and instead of a two syllable closure, it decreases each line by two syllables per line until the closure. The closure being a repeat of the first line. The syllable count is as

follows . .2. 4. 6. 8. 10. 8. 6. 4. 2

Penny

picked up for luck

polished clean with shirttail

one side Lincoln other side wheat

snakes, snails and puppy dog tails and penny

buried deep in trouser pockets

goes forgotten to wash

clatters in dryer

Penny

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Dessert

Dessert

Sweet indulgence

You know you should avoid

but it looks so darned appealing

Your mouth waters take a very small slice

then walk away and don't look back

they've brought another tray

Keep on walking

Dessert