Well, after a week of looking at trilonnet, let’s discuss trinet, which looks similar but isn’t related in any distinguishable way. I found many examples and references to them online, and they were created by someone who goes by the name “Zion”.
Here are the instructions:
- 7 lines
- The third and fourth lines contain six words in each line
- All other lines have two words on each line
Some poets choose to center the poem for visual impact. However, there are no other restrictions on rhymes, subject or syllables.
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Here is my attempt at Trinet’s poem:
“Preface” by Robert Lee Brewer
speak softly
listen seriously
on the sound of her voice
It tells you how it should be
move forward
if there was
straight ahead
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