Much inspired by Philly Dreamer’s Fibonacci Poetry Challenge I have decided to issue my own mathematically inspired challenge. If you would like to create your own poem based on this sequence simply submit the link in the comments section below.

The Sequence

The form your poem will take is based upon a triangular sequence. Below is a full description of the thought process behind the form, but to put it simply each line of your poem should have the number of syllables as follows (each verse has 3 lines):

Verse 1 – 1, 3, 6

Verse 2 – 10, 15, 21

Verse 3 – 6, 3, 1

(The number of syllables in each line reflects the number of dots in each triangle shown below, with the first line forming the first verse and the second line forming the second verse. For the sake of mathematical completeness the sequence on the first line should then be reversed for the third verse (three points to a triangle, three verses).

My Attempt

She.

She knows not

What I would be for her.

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I would die to know her loving embrace,

Endure such pain to understand her thoughts and feel her feelings,

To know but one thing of her, who glanced but once and now walks me by, whom I may not meet.

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It is me who knows not.

She is now.

Gone.

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About the author

Daniel is a professional freelance SEO enthusiast and web / graphic designer with eif media and a paid writer and blogger for Triond, a place where original content is rewarded.