- Minuette is a verse form with short lines possibly the rhythm of the lines is meant to simulate the rhythm of the musical minuette. Introduced byViola Berg, it is similar to the Sweetbriar.The Minuette is:
- a poem in 12 lines made up of 2 sixains.
- syllabic, all lines 4 syllables long.
- rhymed, rhyme scheme xxaxxaxxbxxb.
- composed with L3,L6,L9,L12 indented.
My Thanks to Judi Van Gorder for the wonderful resource at PMO
My Example Poem
Tax Code Charity (Minuette)
I voted twice,
in different years
for Reagan’s way.
I voted twice,
against the guy
who now holds sway.
I give at church
I give in town
I really care
as much as Bill
who gave the poor
his underwear.
© Lawrencealot – April 2, 2014
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