Day 13 ~ Triplet Poem for #NationalPoetryMonth and "30 poems in 30 days"

Okay, let’s get back to basics because next week I hope to share some rather obscure poetry forms. But for your busy weekend, we will be writing triplets today and couplets tomorrow, BUT read the details before ya’ jump in. Okay?

Basically, triplets are simply 3 lined poems that rhyme. 

     BUT . . .

Depending on which EXPERT source you consult you are bound to get different definitions for various forms of poetry. Odd, I know. But I'm trying to find the most accurate definitions I can for this challenge. Some people use the term "tercet" and "triplet" interchangeably when discussing poetry, but that's not what I have found.

A "tercet" is a 3-lined poem (which may or may not rhyme and may or may not share the same meter). Therefore, yes, a "triplet" is a "tercet" BUT all "tercets" are not triplets. Go figure. Remember that a triplet should rhyme.

A "TRIPLET" is a very specific type of tercet and for our purposes pay CLOSE attention to the number of syllables:

HERE’S THE MOST IMPORTANT PART ~ EVERY LINE HAS THE SAME NUMBER OF SYLLABLES or BEATS (and YOU get to choose how many beats your poem will have – just keep the same number for each line)!

Fun times ~ it helps to think of a topic first, any topic (nature is usually the easiest to get an idea about).

Here’s a well-known triplet:

Hear no evil

See no evil

Speak no evil

Other Examples:                        

I pray my words today are sweet,
in case there’s some I have to eat,
it makes friends easier to keep!
                     © 2011 by Stephanie Abney 

The house is quiet as it can be

At last some peace to think quietly

Can't wait for them to come home to me

                   © 2011 Mary Walling (deceased – Mary loved doing Poetry Month)

Finding words that always rhyme

Really takes a lot of time

Is not rhyming such a crime?

                   © 2014 by Stephanie Abney 

I held her weathered hands in mine

Proof of her life’s work, so divine

Gone from me now, for a short time

                   © 2017 by Stephanie Abney 

Now, it's YOUR turn :) HAVE FUN!!!

PLEASE REMEMBER ~ any poetry found on this blog, written by me, is my personal property and may not be used without my permission, other than sharing it as an example in a lesson or to read it to someone. The same goes for any poems that are shared in the comments of this blog or elsewhere online as a result of this challenge. They are the creative property of the person who writes them. These poems are their original work and no one may use them without their permission. It is understood that they own the copyright to them as soon as they post them. Thanks so much!

Also, if you choose to post your poems on your own blog ~ that’s awesome. But PLEASE don’t just copy and paste my daily instructions, but rather post your poem on your blog or your FB wall or wherever AND LINK BACK TO THIS BLOG POST for others to come here to read the instructions. I’ve spent considerable time researching the poetry forms and writing them up to share with you. Thanks for respecting my work and the creative work of others.

Day 3 ~ How to write a Triplet poem for “30 Poems in 30 Days" #NationalPoetryMonth

Yay!! We are on Day Three - so I thought it would be fun to write a poem with THREE LINES, called a "Triplet."

Now, depending on which EXPERT source you check things out at, you are bound to get different definitions for the very same form of poetry. Odd, I know. But I'm trying to stick with as accurate definitions as I can for this challenge.

Some people use the term "tercet" and "triplet" interchangeably when discussing poetry, but that's not what I have found. A "tercet" is a 3-lined poem (which may or may not rhyme and may or may not share the same meter). Therefore, yes, a "triplet" is a "tercet" BUT all "tercets" are not triplets. Go figure.

A "TRIPLET" is a very specific type of tercet and for our purposes we will follow these rules:

How to write a Triplet Poem ~

Triplets are 3 lined poems that rhyme.

BUT ~ HERE’S THE IMPORTANT PART ~
EVERY LINE HAS THE SAME NUMBER OF SYLLABLES or BEATS!

Fun times ~ it helps to think of a topic first, any topic (nature is usually the easiest to get an idea about).

Here’s one I threw together this morning – not my best, but it does illustrate the format:

My love for you grows deeper each day.  [9 beats]

Through it all, love has shown us the way.  [9 beats]

Now I love you more than I can say.  [9 beats]

              © 2018 by Stephanie Abney 

And here’s the one I threw together last year:

Poetry month makes me happy.  [8 beats]

Some of my poems turn out sappy.  [8 beats]

Others may be seen as snappy.  [8 beats]

           © 2017 by Stephanie Abney 

It’s easy to see I didn’t put much time into either one of those but they are examples of how triplets need to END IN A RHYME and how EACH LINE needs to have the SAME number of syllables (or beats).

And finally, here's a very silly one – but, it does rhyme and each line has 7 syllables/beats:

Finding words that always rhyme

Really takes a lot of time

Is not rhyming such a crime?

         © 2014 by Stephanie Abney 

Now you give it a try ~ Cheers!! And PLEASE feel free to share it in the comments or through your social media ~

AND PLEASE, if you wish to run your own poetry challenge or post your creations from this challenge onto your own blog - that's fabulous but please either research your own types of poems to use and find the definitions on your own or LINK back to this one. I have invested more time than you would ever imagine setting up these “30 poems in 30 days.” NO ONE has my permission to just copy off of my blog and add it to theirs.

PLEASE REMEMBER ~ any poetry found on this blog, written by me, is my personal property and may not be used without my permission, other than sharing it as an example in a lesson or to read it to someone. The same goes for any poems that are shared in the comments of this blog or elsewhere online as a result of this challenge. They are the creative property of the person who writes them. These poems are their original work and no one may use them without their permission. It is understood that they own the copyright for to them as soon as they post them. Thanks so much!

OKAY - GO!!!! 

Day 14 ~ How to Write a “Triplet” for “30 Poems in 30 Days” #NationalPoetryMonth

Yep, yep, yep … we are going to write a poem with THREE LINES, called a "Triplet."

Now, depending on which EXPERT source you check things out at, you are bound to get different definitions for various forms of poetry. Odd, I know. But I'm trying to find the most accurate definitions as I can for this challenge. Some people use the term "tercet" and "triplet" interchangeably when discussing poetry, but that's not what I have found. A "tercet" is a 3-lined poem (which may or may not rhyme and may or may not share the same meter). Therefore, yes, a "triplet" is a "tercet" BUT all "tercets" are not triplets. Go figure.

A "TRIPLET" is a very specific type of tercet and for our purposes we will follow these rules:

How to write a Triplet Poem ~

Triplets are 3 lined poems that rhyme.

BUT ~ HERE’S THE IMPORTANT PART ~
EVERY LINE HAS THE SAME NUMBER OF SYLLABLES or BEATS (and YOU get to choose how many beats your poem will have – just keep the same number for each line)!

Fun times ~ it helps to think of a topic first, any topic (nature is usually the easiest to get an idea about).

Here’s a well-known triplet:

Hear no evil

See no evil

Speak no evil

Here’s a few I wrote ~ a couple are rather silly - which shows you I'm usually up in the wee hours of the morning working on these poetry posts. Sigh.... oh well. BUT, each line has the same number of syllables/beats and all three ending words rhyme with each other. That’s all you need for a TRIPLET!!

Finding words that always rhyme
Really takes a lot of time
Is not rhyming such a crime?

    © 2014 by Stephanie Abney 

Poetry month makes so me happy
Some of my poems turn out sappy
Others may be seen as quite snappy

     © 2017 by Stephanie Abney 

I held her weathered hands in mine
Proof of her life’s work, so divine
Gone from me now, for a short time

     © 2017 by Stephanie Abney 

Now you give it a try ~ Cheers!! And PLEASE feel free to share it in the comments or at least tell us you wrote one and where to find it.

AND PLEASE, if you wish to run your own poetry challenge - that's fabulous, but please take the time to research your own types of poems to use and figure out the instructions to include. I have invested more time than you would ever imagine setting these days up.NO ONE has my permission to just copy off of my blog and add it to theirs. 

The same goes for any poems that are shared in the comments of this blog or elsewhere online as a result of this challenge. They are the creative property of the person who writes them. These poems are their original work and no one may use them without their permission. It is understood that they own the copyright for to them as soon as they post them. Thanks so much!

IF you wish to use any of my material - please contact me for permission, give me attributions after you share it and LINK BACK TO THIS POST. Thanks for respecting my work.

OKAY - GO!!!!

Day 3 – 2015 How to Write a Triplet Poem

Day 3 of the April Poetry Challenge “30 Poems in 30 Days.”

Since it is the THIRD of April ~ how about a "Triplet?"

Now, depending on which EXPERT source get your directions from, you are bound to get different definitions for various forms of poetry. Odd, I know. But I'm trying to stick with as accurate definitions as I can for this challenge. Some people use the term "tercet" and "triplet" interchangeably when discussing poetry, but that's not what I have found. A "tercet" is a 3-lined poem (which may or may not rhyme and may or may not share the same meter). Therefore, yes, a "triplet" is a "tercet" BUT all "tercets" are not triplets. Go figure.

A "TRIPLET" is a very specific type of tercet and for our purposes we will follow these rules: How to write a Triplet Poem ~ Triplets are 3 lined poems that rhyme. And some sources say they should have a title. 

BUT ~ HERE’S THE IMPORTANT PART ~

EVERY LINE HAS THE SAME NUMBER OF SYLLABLES or BEATS!

Need help with making words rhyme? Try this little “rhyme finder” – pretty cool:

http://www.rhymezone.com/?loc=bar

OR, here’s another one: http://www.rhymer.com/index.html

However, some sources say that having the same meter for each line is at the discretion of the poet. So, TRY one that has the ending words rhyme and the same number of syllables, but it that gets too hard – just make sure the last word of each of the 3 lines rhyme! Cheers!!

Fun times ~ it helps to think of a topic first, any topic (nature is usually an easy one to try).

I’ve tweaked one I wrote a few years ago:

Through Laughter and Tears 

We’ve been married forty-four years,

Through laughter, joys, and all the tears.

Now, only you can calm my fears.

     © 2015 by Stephanie Abney 

And here's one that's way silly - which shows you I've been up in the wee hours working on this post. Sigh.... oh well. BUT, each line has 7 syllables/beats:

To Rhyme or Not to Rhyme

Finding words that always rhyme

Really takes a lot of time

Is not rhyming such a crime?

  © 2014 by Stephanie Abney 

Now you give it a try ~ Cheers!! And PLEASE feel free to share it in the comments or at least tell us you wrote one and where to find it.

AND PLEASE, obviously, any poetry that is shared in the comments section of this blog is the property of the person who shares it. The poem is their original work and no one may use it in any form without their express permission. It is understood that they own the copyright to it. Just a little reminder. Thanks!! 

And if you choose to post your poems on your own blog – that’s awesome. But please don’t just copy and paste my daily instructions, but rather post your poem and LINK BACK TO THIS BLOG POST for others to read the instructions. Thanks for respecting my work. 

OKAY - GO!!!!