Sonnet Anapest

Sonnet Anapest is a sonnet form created by Lawrence Eberhart, aka Lawrencealot on AP.  It will be listed here as a  gadget sonnet as it lies outside the parameters of the standard sonnet

It is a quatorzain written the rhyme pattern of an English Sonnet.

The defining character is that lines alternate between anapestic tetrameter and anapestic trimeter with feminine rhyme.

Example Poem

Puddles       (Sonnet Anapest)

"Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass; it's about learning to dance in the rain." ~Vivian Greene

When the rainstorm brought puddles and pools to our street

and most huddled in side, warm and wary,

the prospect of some splashing invited my feet

and so nothing about it was scary.

I was bundled in rain gear, galoshes and hat

and was thrilled with the wetness and splashing

and the water went flying when my boots went splat!

Then the lightning and thunder came crashing.

When my mom called me in I complied, you can bet

(in a hurry) for fright was controlling.

But my mommy had cookies and cocoa all set

so the rainy day's joys kept on rolling.

I was trained to be happy and happy I've stayed.

Just arrange the board pieces the fates have displayed.

© Lawrencalot - April 4, 2014

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Sonnet Reversii

This sonnet form was invented by  Visalakshi , aka  Vive la V on Allpoetry

Here are her own requirements:

(1) Stanzaic : quatorzain, or octave and sestet.

(2) 10 syllables, except in the final couplet, which could vary: 10 or 11, but both L13 and L14 should be the same syllable length

(3) It is lexical where the last word of the first stanza becomes the first/ or beginning of the first word of the second stanza. This pattern continues to the end.

(4) The sonnet ends with the same word with which it begins, yes it is a requirement.

(5) Must rhyme. Rhyme pattern abab cdcd efef g’g (or gg) (near rhymes or exact rhymes)

(6) Volta in L9 or L 13

(7) For this form there is no metric requirement. It is optional.

Here is my example

We have What's Needed     (Sonnet Reversii)

Within us all is something from without. 

Without a doubt there's much I can adduce, 

adduce some things for you to think about. 

About our doubts we have a real excuse. 

Excuse me when I claim man's not correct, 

correct in thinking gods must be required. 

Requiring dogma leaves a disconnect- 

a substitute for answers much desired. 

Desiring knowledge is, and must remain -

remain a trait to which we must attend. 

Attend to learning; try not to complain. 

Complaining sigh won't help us to contend- 

contend with knowing, "How'd it all begin". 

Begin assured, we've all we need within. 

© Lawrencealot - April 1, 2014

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Doggonnet

This form was invented by Larry Eberhart, aka Lawrencealot on AP.

It was spawned by the apparent fixation contest hosts had with brevity at the time.

This is what would be called a "gadget" sonnet.

They rhyme scheme is that of an English Sonnet: abab cdcd efef gg

All lines are six syllables.

REQUIRED:

Two of the quatrains MUST be iambic trimeter.

The other quatrain MUST be trochaic trimeter.

The couplet may be either meter.

Example Poem

Ain't That a Bitch?

She's a cute and tiny

pup I think I'll like,

Don't she have a hiney?

Where'd ya find her, Mike?

You fabricated her?

She's just an artifact?

and that's not really fur?

That's me in the abstract?

I'm gonna be depressed

I'm ready for a mate.

But facts must be confessed.

I'll be content to wait…

     before the dating starts,

     find one with all the parts.

August 28, 2013

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Slide Sonnet

The Slide Sonnet is created be Victoria Sutton aka "PassionsPromise."  

Like most sonnets, it has 14 lines. 

It is composed with eight syllables to each line. 

The first half of the first line of each stanza “slides” 

to the last half of the third line, 

creating a unique poetic repetition.  

The rhyme scheme may be “aabb ccdd eeff gg” 

or “abab cdcd efef gg” or abba cddc effe gg"

Tell Me of Your Anger in Whispers (Slide Sonnet)

If you should speak in anger, dear, 

first speak where only you can hear 

then speak softly if you should speak 

Good results come from this technique. 

If meaning's clear, is message fair? 

Are words intended to repair, 

if so, they will if meaning's clear 

for your goals are mine too my dear.

The words can wait, while anger cools 

and then converse when reason rules. 

I will be here, the words can wait.

You views I will appreciate. 

Use whispers closely late tonight. 

And honey I will make it right. 

aabb ccdd eeff gg  or abab cdcd efef gg or abba cddc effe gg

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Sapphic Ode Sonnet

NOTE: This is admittedly and intentionally not the formal Sapphic Verse.

When I found this construct I did not capture the creator's name, and now that I am making the forms public, I would very much like to provide attribution.  If anyone can help it will be added with appreciation.

3 quatrains composed of 3 lines of iambic  tetrameter
   and a 4th line of iambic dimeter,
closing couplet in iambic tetrameter
Rhyme Scheme: abab cdcd efef gg



Example Poem:

Seasoned Harvest (Sapphic Ode Sonnet)

We gamboled through the summer hay-
alfalfa growing green and tall
enough to hide in anyway,
when we were small.

I had no sibling, nor did she
and neighbors weren't  that near those days.
We'd languor in the apple tree
those summer days.

She grew up lithe and comely yet
while I was craggy faced and shy
through school she did not once forget
I was her guy.

When I asked she did not demure;
"Me, marry you?"she said, "Why sure."

© Lawrencealot - Oct. 18, 2012



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Marshalline Sonnet

The Marshalline Sonnet form is created by: AP poet; Mairi bheag.  

Quatorzain - 9 syllable Line

Generally Volta at or following line 9

3 Quatrains + Couplet

Rhyme scheme:  abab cdcd efef gg

This is a wonderful form that allows us to use feminine words for end line rhymes. 

9 syllables per line with the following meter: 

iamb-iamb-iamb-amphibrach

Example Poem: 

Write a Marshalline Sonnet

To write a Marshalline type sonnet

beware that physical internal

daDUM (five times) repeated on it

won't fit into the Marshal's kernel.

The kosher form induces clatter

by truncating the pentameter

by half a foot so lines end flatter,

but longer still than tetrameter.

Just nine syllables emphasizing

the lines all ending somewhat tepid

with feminine rhyme, realizing

that women often are intrepid.

This rhyme, and syllables persisting

Is stuff of what this form's consisting.

© Lawrencealot - October 29,2012

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Kiss Cross Sonnet

Invented by Jemmy Farmer, aka Sapphic_Raven

Form is Tetrameter   (8 syllable lines)

Rhyme Pattern:  aabb ccdd eeff gg or abab cdcd efef gg

with each first line of each quatrain  being mirrored in the fourth line of each quatrain

Example Poem:

Where're You Are....Kiss Cross Sonnet

My heart belongs where're you are, 

And while we danced to old love songs, 

Your eyes revealed the brightest star, 

Where're you are my heart belongs. 

We sealed our love in kisses sweet, 

The moonlight shining high above, 

As if she knew of our retreat 

In kisses sweet, we sealed our love. 

With hand in hand we watched the dawn, 

Before we walked the barren sand, 

Towards the future found the morn 

We watched the dawn with hand in hand. 

And now while thinking of darling you, 

I know my dreams have all come true.

By Jemmy Farmer

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English Sonnet

Also know as Shakespearian Sonnet because he wrote so many of them.

Iambic pentameter

Rhyme scheme abab cdcd efef gg

After the first eight lines, the theme or point of view should take a turn, a twist (known as a volta).

The final couplet should either summarize the theme of the poem, or give a completely fresh take on the theme.

Example Poem:

Tell Me of Your Anger in Whispers (English  Sonnet)

Should you be moved to speak in anger, dear,

I ask that first you test your words alone.

You'll want to be assured your meaning's clear

if anger stems from blunder of my own.

If meaning's very clear, then is it fair?

Is it essential now that blame be found;

Are these first words intended to repair?

will they take us toward a common ground?

Unleashed, harsh words will travel like a spear,

Delay such words, for they can surely wait.

Perhaps, the words should simply disappear

Give time for impulse anger to abate.

My love, use whispers closely late tonight.

I love you, honey;  I will make it right.

Cross Sonnet

The Cross Sonnet was created by  Victoria Sutton aka "PassionsPromise."
It is composed with eight syllables to each line.
The first four syllable of line #1, becomes the last four syllables of Line #4
in each of the quatrains.
The rhyme scheme may be aabb ccdd eeff gg or abab cdcd efef gg



Sample Poem:

Yes Virginia, There Is (Cross Sonnet)

I love you though you believe not.
Your demons say that love is naught
Your reality cries out, "No,
you don't love me"; I love you though.

Your wounds are deep and I can't aid
because your past makes you afraid
I'll make promises I'll not keep.
You reject all; your wounds are deep

It just piles on when trust is gone.
When every out-reach seems a con
Twilight denies there's any dawn.
I can not help; It just piles on

Yet from the stars, way past the moon.
will flow a tranquil peace real soon.

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Beymorlin Sonnet

Beymorlin Sonnet 

The defining features of the Beymorlin Sonnet are:

• written in a quatorzain made up of 3 quatrains and a couplet.
• metered, primarily iambic pentameter.
• double rhymed, rhyme scheme abab cdcd efef gg with a separate internal rhyme in the same pattern as the end rhyme. The internal rhyme should occur within the first two syllables of each line.
• composed with the epiphany arriving slowly after the 2nd quatrain.

Example:

Tell Me of Your Anger in Whispers (Beymorlin Sonnet)

It's best if you are angry dear, to wait

and speak the words when you are all alone,

to test if meaning's clear.  Let heat abate

and tweak the words so I don't have to moan.

A voice that's raised invokes a sharp retort

the stage is set for defense right away.

My choice would be to listen then support

a sage, but dulcet wife; make things Okay.

A word cant wait, while anger wanes and cools.

Let's try to schedule talks to make things better. 

Assured results are reached when reason rules.

Oh by the way, you know I like that.sweater!

Use clear and mellow whispers in the night,

my dear, I love you; so I'll make it right. 

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AA Sonnet - 12 Step Sonnet

This sonnet was invented by Larry Eberhart, aka, Lawrencealot

It steals a page from the Burmese poem form know a Ya Du, in that it uses staircase-rhyme as well as end-rhyme.

The sonnet can be written in either Iambic or Trochaic Tetrameter or Pentameter. The form is different for each, because of the 12-Step internal rhyme pattern.

The Tetrameter version is three quatrains and a couplet,
Rhyme Patter n:    abab cdcd efef gg

The internal rhyme has the first syllable rhyming with the For each stanza the first syllable in line 1 
rimes with the 2nd syllable in line2
with the 3rd syllable in line 3, and
with the 4th syllable in line 3.

The Petrameter version is two sestets and a couplet.
Rhyme Pattern is  abcabc dedede ff
The same scheme is applied to each stanza as was used in
the tetramter version, except at Line 4, and L10 new
rhyme sounds are selected.  (This limiting required rhymes to three)

NO Volta is required, but may be used anywhere at poet's discretion.

Example.


Restraint       (AA Sonnet - 12 Step Sonnet)

A drunk husband with rifle in the door. 
That day I was the fourth cop there, so went 
right away to the rear of that small house. 
The cops were talking they would talk some more. 
A danger now stalked we hoped to prevent. 
I found window unlocked, with view of spouse. 

Beyond the wife was man with back to me, 
and he was never looking back my way. 
Quietly, I slide open my entry, 
but paused- negotiations underway 
were calming him, though he held the gun he 
did not point, so I showed restraint that day. 

Entering that room I'd have been a fuse- 
With not a lot to gain and much to lose.

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