Lune

Poetry type: Variation of the Haiku

A poem consisting of three lines with thirteen syllables. There are 5 syllables in the first line, 3 syllables in the second line, and 5 syllables in the third line. These poems may be just about anything, but are usually serious in nature.


Directions: 1st line 5 syllables
2nd line 3 syllables
3rd line 5 syllables


Sample:
Going down the hill
I think of
My late grandfather


Additional Information:

Another form of the Lune, especially good for children, uses 3 words in the first line, 5 words in the second line, and 3 words in the third line.

Directions: 1st line 3 words
2nd line 5 words
3rd line 3 words


Sample: A big dog
Chases me around the park
wanting my hotdog