The Questrain is a form invented by Michelle Campbell, writing on Allpoetry.com as Mrs Campbell
Questrain is a four line stanza with abab rhyme scheme and a 9/7/8/6 syllable count. The first three lines introduce a topic and the last line asks a question.
My body I bestow on my man in faithfulness I profess starting when our marriage began. How modest is your dress? by Mrs Campbell A person’s mind is a battle field for as you think, so you do. It’s there to temptations you’ll yield. Who are you listening to? by Mrs Campbell
Pasted from http://allpoetry.com/contest/2642513-A-Questrain-
Specifications restated The Questrain is: A 4 line poem. Syllabic: 9/8/7/6 Rhymed: abab Formulaic: The first three lines introduce a topic and the last line asks a question.
It may be centered or not.
My example
Choice (Form: Questrain)
We’ve had the choice since the beginning. Churches need not tell us so – what is good and what is sinning. Don’t we already know?
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