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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Signature Sonnet

This is a form invented in 2006 by B. N. Chandler, aka B_Chandler on Allpoetry.

It was bought to my attention as follows:

• The Signature Sonnet is another invented sonnet pretender in 3 quintains also introduced by B Chandler.

The Signature Sonnet is:
○ stanzaic, written in 3 quintains.
○ metric, written in iambic tetrameter.
○ rhymed, turned on only 4 rhymes aabba bbaab ababa

Pasted from Poetry Magnum Opus

I wish to extend my thanks and appreciation and my  thanks to Judi Van Gorder at Poetry Magnus, another wonderful resource.

Without her, even though I write on Allpoetry, I would not have known of this form. Ms Chandler is not longer active here, and I cannot find a sample poem, although her instructions remain.

Note: there are only TWO rhymes, and not four.

The Signature Sonnet is:
Stanzic, consisting of three quintains
Isosyllabic and metered in iambic tetrameter
Rhymed: aabba bbaab ababa

Volta not specified, but not excluded.

Example Poem

Looking for Friends     (Signature Sonnet)

I saw on Craig's old list a note:

and this is not a direct quote.

"I need a friend for night-time fun,

it could be that you are the one."

I guessed what those words might connote.

She said she liked the summer sun

where sometimes clothes would come undone;

she said she had a little boat

and lake with privacy, to float.

I thought I'd go- not walk, but run. 

I'm figured that I should devote

some time before the deal was done,

to check the things of which she wrote.

She weighed a quarter metric  ton

and smelled like someone's Billy goat.

© Lawrencealot  November 11, 2013

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Scupham Sonnet

Isosyllabic quatrain consisting of two  Scupham stanzas (sextets) followed by a couplet

Metered: Iambic Pentamter

Rhymed: abccba deffed gg

Sources:

My thanks to Bob Newman at Volecentral for this information, his site is a wonderful resource.

My thanks to Judi Van Gorder at Poetry Magnus, another wonderful resource.

• The Scupham Sonnet is noted at Vol Central as not a "proper" sonnet, probably because of the lack of prescribed pivot. It was created by British poet Peter Scupham and uses the Scupham Stanza.
  
  The Scupham Sonnet is:
• a quatorzain made up of 2 Schupham stanzas (sixains) followed by a rhymed couplet.
• metered, iambic pentameter.
• rhymed, scheme abccba deffed gg.
• no prescribed place for a pivot but most good poetry naturally has a pivot or turn someplace within the poem.

• The Scupham Stanza is a sixain used in the Scupham Sonnet but which could be stand-alone poem or written in any number. It was created by British poet, Peter Scupham and is found at Vol Central.
  
  The Scupham stanza is:
• stanzaic, written in any number of sixains.
• metered or not at the discretion of the poet. (When using it in a sonnet, in deference to the form, iambic pentameter would be my choice.)
• rhymed, scheme abccba.

Pasted from <http://www.poetrymagnumopus.com/index.php?showtopic=1192#scuphamsonnet>

Scupham sonnet

Peter Scupham likes abccba stanzas. Two of these plus a rhyming couplet make something very like a sonnet. This is not a "proper" sonnet, strictly speaking, but I think of it as a Scupham Sonnet. (This is not a standard name).

Bob NEWMAN

Pasted from <http://www.volecentral.co.uk/vf/sonnetvar.htm>

Example Poem

Not to Be Relinquished    (Scupham Sonnet)

Your loveliness and charm have made you sought

by big on campus  types and by most all.

Since every blooming guy's asked you to dance,

I wondered how I'd ever have a chance.

I've secretly been subject to your thrall

if we don't dance this day has been for naught.

I watched and waited most content, engrossed.

by seeing others shining in your light.

Uplifting, kind response to all you'd meet

I meet you as you return towards your seat.

I mumbled "Hi, we haven't danced tonight.

"The timing's right, just two more tunes at most,"

you said, and offered me your arm and hand.

We left together,  just as she had planned.

© Lawrencealot - November 8, 2013

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Balanced Sonnet

Stanzaic:             2 septets (seven-line stanzas)

Meter:                  Iambic pentameter

Volta                    Not specified.

Rhyme Scheme:  ababcbc ededfef

Primary Sources -

Balanced sonnet/California rhyme scheme

Barbara Dilworth has devised a form she calls the balanced sonnet, or the California rhyming scheme. The rhyming scheme is ababcbc dedefef. This splits the 14 lines up into two 7-line sections, each with the same rhyming scheme. A purist would say that ... this wasn't a proper sonnet, because it doesn't have the obligatory 8/6 split.

Pasted from <http://www.volecentral.co.uk/vf/sonnetvar.htm>

My thanks to Bob Newman at Volecentral for this information, his site is a wonderful resource.

• The Balanced Sonnet is noted as not a sonnet because it doesn't use the octave-sestet sonnet pattern but then technically neither does theShakespearean sonnet. So as long as the poem sings in 14 lines with a pivot or turn somewhere within, I think one could call it a sonnet. This form was created by Barbara Dilworth.
  
  The Balanced Sonnet is:
• a quatorzain, made up of 2 California Rhyme Stanzas..
• metered, iambic pentameter.

rhymed, rhyme scheme ababcbc dedefdf.

• no placement of pivot prescribed.

Pasted from <http://www.poetrymagnumopus.com/index.php?showtopic=1192#scuphamsonnet>

My thanks to Judi Van Gorder at Poetry Magnus, another wonderful resource.

Example Poem

Not to Be Relinquished     (Balanced Sonnet)

Since every guy was asking you to dance,

including jocks and handsome wealthy guys,

I never thought that I would stand a chance

to hold you close and gaze into your eyes.

Your image captivates me through the day

and often I may think of you with sighs,

remembering you face and gentle sway.

You are so kind to everyone you meet

that peacefulness is anywhere you stand.

Compelled, I wandered near your vacant seat;

as you approached I just held out my hand

and mumbled "Hi!", before the last note struck;

Your acquiescence made the day complete,

You stayed with me, those guys were out of luck.

© Lawrencealot - November 7, 2013

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Reasonnet

*Reasonnet                                

A sonnet form invented by Ruth Poteet aka Reason on Allpoetry  

A variation on a variattion of a Keats Sonnet.

10 syllables                             

Four tercets plus a couplet                                

Rhymed: aaa bbb ccc ddd ee

Example Poem

Social Engineering     (Reasonnet)

Now every day you make me break the ice.

I wouldn't mind if you'd just ask me nice.

Instead you merely yak and give ad vice.

"Who made me your undocumented fool,

and set me up as your ice-breaking tool?"

I just decided to revoke that rule.

Of course we want to search for our next meal

yet all my stomping may attract a seal.

you say, "So what? That's not a biggy deal."

This method causes quickly, a commotion.

I backslap you with one nice friendly motion

and voila! there's our entry to the ocean.

I found my solution to be quite neat.

It's quicker than my using my two feet.

© Lawrencealot - June 1, 2013

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Rubaiyat Sonnet

The original Rubia came from Persia.

Consisting of four lines (quatrain), that can be

of tetrameter or pentameter form.

Rhyming: aaba, bbcb, ccac, aa

There isn't any mention iambs in this form of sonnet. 

Example Poem:

Finish in Glee

Rise up- find the child within

She can play without chagrin.

She has shared you long with me

Let her play with us begin.

Let my child within be free

to reflect with company,

aged but still embracing schemes.

Anxious now for what we'll see.

Serious jobs done now it seems.

Let's now play with mind's own dreams.

We can be silly now and enjoy

watching views of life's extremes.

Hidden by convention's din

shines undimmed to child within.

(c) Lawrencealot - September 22, 2012

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