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The Diminished Hexaverse is an intriguing verse form of unknown origin. The structure consists of five stanzas with diminishing lines in each stanza: 5 lines of 5 syllables, 4 lines of 4 syllables, 3 lines of 3 syllables, 2 lines of 2 syllables, and the final stanza is a single syllable word, as described and demonstrated in the following links: https://www.poetrysoup.com/dictionary/diminished_hexaverse https://poeticbloomings2.wordpress.com/2016/06/01/inform-poets-diminished-hexave... . Let the creativity flow from your soul! Dave "The Poet's Place " |