A Skinny is a short poem form that consists of eleven lines.
The first and eleventh lines can be any length (although shorter lines are favored).
The eleventh and last line must be repeated using the same words
from the first and opening line (however, they can be rearranged).
The second, sixth, and tenth lines must be identical.
All the lines in this form, except for the first and last lines, must contain ONLY ONE word.
Since learning of the Skinny, I've wanted to write one. Here's a try:
Math women count
many
pioneers
despite
barriers
many
heroic
few
praised
many
math women count
The Skinny Poetry Journal invites submissions. More information here.
Love this. A first try...
ReplyDeleteNoticing and wondering
inspired
learners
describing
connecting
inspired
arguing
constructing
learners
inspired
noticing and wondering.
Thanks, John. I LIKE!
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