Pentole

An advanced poem scheme similar to a haiku. In a pentole the syllable count goes as follows: 1,1*,3,8, repeat the 1* exactly then finish with 4 syllables. What makes this poem scheme so hard is the tonality. The lower syllables coincide with high pitched tone, and the higher number lines correlate with a low tone. This forces the poet to shift and almost sing the poem in multiple tones and voices.
Pentole Example
Drip
Drip
Moss grows slow
On ancient stones deep in shade
Drip
Leaves exhale
by Nathaniel Garenteen May 20, 2025
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