ON OCTOBER 12, 2014 I became aware that a poem in this form was written by Joyce Kilmer, but apparently never christened. I have therefore re-named this form the Kilmer Sonnet.
This is a sonnet form created by Larry Eberhart, aka Lawrencealot
which has its roots the non-sonnet form Monometric.
It is a chameleon type sonnet, because it CANNOT be identified by looking at its apparent rhyme scheme.
It is Stanzaic with couplets and tercets enveloping a quatrain
Meter is of the poet’s choice
Line length is 8 to 13 syllables (accommodating feminine rhyme)
Recommended: Iambic tetrameter or pentameter
Rhyme scheme: aa bbb cccc bbb aa
The sonnet takes its name from the fact that the second occurrence of rhyme set may have its true rhyme sound changed by the use of any device such as slant rhyme (heart, star or milk, walk),assonance, consonance, eye rhyme (date, temperate), or heteronyms.
Note: such rhymes may be used anytime or never. Transition is NOT required, only ALLOWED.
Example Poem
Before our paths converged, I held a view
of easy, unobstructed passage through
the challenges of motherhood. I knew
exactly what to do at twenty-two.
But that was long before my stumbling feet
were pressed into the coals, the searing heat
of constant battle forcing my retreat.
And though you’ve plunged my heart into despair
a thousand nights, I can’t forget to care.
An American Sonnet form which divides into 3 sections with a central Octave.
Form Type: Metrical
Origins: American
Creator: Felix Stefanile
Number of Lines: 14
Rhyme Scheme: a,b,a-b,c,c,d,b,b,d,e-f,e,f
Meter: Iambic Pentameter
Rules
1. The form divides into three sections. There should be no enjambment over these sections. They are as follows:
a) The first part is a triplet which ryhmes a,b,a. This section sets the theme for the content of the sonnet and is formed as a statement.
b) The second section is an octave rhyming b,c,c,d,b,b,d,e this elborates on the theme and enhances it.
c) The final triplet rhymes f,e,f. This provides the resolution of the sonnet in a similar fashion to the final couplet in a Shakespearian Sonnet.
2. The poem should be constructed using Iambic Pentameter.
Example Poem
Static
The author assumes the metric and pivotal requirements are the standard for the sonnet.
Onegin is pronouced Oh NAY gin
Rhyme scheme: AaAa BBbb CdC DDd
Meter: Consistent or iambic pentameter
Structure: Two quatrains followed by two tercets with a pivot or volta at line 9 or line 12
End-line Refrain Words
Tirrell Sonnet was invented by R.L. Leonard, aka Tirrell
A quatrazain of two couplets enveloping two tercets enveloping a quatrain.
Meter and voltra are at the poet’s discretion.
Rhyme Scheme: A1A2 bcb cddc bcb A2A1
Write a Tirrellet Sonnet
This line demands your very, very best.
These words encompass and corral the rest.
Like onion layers one upon the next
the couplets backed up by the tercet pair
are cover for the most important text.
It may not be a rhyme that rings most rare,
it’s just the core of what’s a Tirrellet.
a brand new form that A.P. won’t forget,
invented here for poets everywhere.
An autologic poem just reflects
the manner followed to the end; we’re there
now, when we gets the first two lines annexed
These words encompass and corral the rest.
This line demands your very, very best.
© Larry Eberhart, aka, Lawrencealot Oct. 15, 2012
tercet + quatrain + tercet + quatrain
Four stanzas
Volta at Line 8
Stanza 1 a tercet, rhyme axa or aaa
Stanza 2 a quatrain, any quatrain form or rhyme
The stanza forms may be mixed
Note my lables and templates do not consider mixed forms.
Stanza 3 a tercet, same tercet form as stanza 1
a sonnet with a French tercet requires
line 2 of both tercets to rhyme.
Stanza 4 a quatrain, any quatrain form and
rhyme
Any metrical foot
Any metrical line
Some authorities insist on eight syllables but this is not cut and dried
Rhyme scheme: depends on the form chosen.
The volta the first line of the second tercet.
aaa bcbc aaa bcbc
axa bcbc axa bcbc
Example Poem:
Tell Me of Your Anger in Whispers (Sarabande Sonnet)
If you should speak in anger, dear
first speak where only you can hear
to be assured your meaning’s clear.
If meaning’s clear then is it fair?
is blame essential to be found?
Are words intended to repair,
and will they guide toward common ground?
Perhaps they ought to disappear
until your anger is not here,
for thrown, they travel like a spear.
The ripples spread out everywhere.
Use whispers closely, late tonight.
Just say you’re angry- for I care.
And honey I will make it right.
(c) Lawrencealot
Visual Template: (Early on I found the spelling shown below, but have intentionally chose to opt for the more commonly found “Saraband”.
tercet + quatrain + tercet + quatrain
Four stanzas
Volta at Line 8
Stanza 1 a tercet, rhyme axa or aaa
Stanza 2 a quatrain, any quatrain form or rhyme
The stanza forms may be mixed
Note: My labels and template do NOT consider any form mixing.
Stanza 3 a tercet, same tercet form as stanza 1
a sonnet with a French tercet requires
line 2 of both tercets to rhyme.
Stanza 4 a quatrain, any quatrain form and rhyme
The volta the first line of the second tercet.
aaa baab aaa baab
axa baab axa baab
Example Poem:
I have no Example Poem yet, Please Feel Free to send me one.
Visual Template: