Tetractys, a poetic form invented by Ray Stebbing,
consists of at least 5 lines of 1/2/3/4/10 syllables (total of 20).
Tetractys can be written with more than one verse, but must follow suit with an inverted syllable count.
Tetractys can also be reversed and written 10/4/3/2/1.
Double Tetractys: 1/2/3/4/10/10/4/3/2/1
Triple Tetractys: 1/2/3/4/10/10/4/3/2/1/1/2/3/4/10
Example Poem
What? Now?
Half
of the
populous
always want sex.
Women I think, tend to be more choosy.
(c) Lawrencealot – 2013
What? Now?
Half
of the
populous
always want sex.
Women I think, tend to be more choosy.
(c) Lawrencealot – 2013