The Etheree by Joanne Olivieri
As poets we have the ability to encapsulate our thoughts and ideas and create lasting impressions with words. There are literally thousands of poetic styles. The etheree is a strict form in which the structure is limited to ten lines and ten syllables. Much like a pyramid in form, the poem will begin with one syllable and end with a 10 syllable line. Or, it can be reversed with the first line employing 10 syllables and the last line one. It may seem an easy form however it is very difficult to write this style with the necessary components of imagery and flow. Below is a quickly written example to give you an idea of how the poem should be created and what it should look like when completed. Are you a poet of life who creates poems with love and passion? Who in nature is peaceful and serene as a tranquil waterfall flowing freely into the depths of the mind cleansing the spirit, caressing the heart. I wrote this very quickly without any attention to imagery but rather form and st...