Pretty Ugly Words

Christmas Glee--Lai

We put up a tree
A Christmas of glee
today.
Cozy, love-filled plea
for snuggles with he
to stay.
Jolly shopping spree
Wish it all was free
no pay.

Carols sung with friends
eggnog and booze lends
good cheer.
Tradition, no trends
A new day begins,
it's here!
Frosty snow descends
New year.


Form Info ▼

Form: Lai
The Lai is a very old French form and tradition states that the short line must not be indented, it must be left dressed to the poem. This is known as Arbre Fourchu (Forked Tree) there is a pattern meant to be set up as a tree.

Number of Lines: 9

Rules:
This poem is comprising of a five syllabled couplet followed by a two-syllable line.

Rhyme Scheme: a. a. b. a. a. b. a. a. b.

Choices for the poets to make this week: Your poem can be about any topic.
Additionally, your poem may be any length, however, each stanza must have nine lines.

EXAMPLE:

For Thee

Greater love have I
Than stars in the sky
For thee
"til this world doth die
hope you wish to lie
With me
On wings we will fly
upwards bye and bye
Earth free.

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