Tetractys
Poetry Contest
Tetractys
Tetractys, a poetic form invented by Ray Stebbing, consists of at least 5 lines of 1, 2, 3, 4, 10 syllables (total of 20).
Tetractys can also be reversed and written 10, 4, 3, 2, 1.
Only one verse allowed. You MAY use the reverse form.
Please, pay attention to punctuation and remember: This is poetry, use ALL of the poetic devices available to you. Don't just fill in the blanks. Make your piece read smoothly and clearly.
Example #1:
freedom
free
from you
your ego
your blaming me
i am a free spirit who has no past
Copyright © 2001 Terri Anthony
Example #2:
Eclipse
An
Eclipse
Rules the sky. . .
A rare chance for
Divine friends, sun and moon, to rub noses.
Copyright © 2005 Marie Summers
The contest winner will win half of the prize pool which is based on the number of entries. The second and third place winners will each share the remaining prize pool. The prize pool is currently 50.00 member dollars. There are 8 spots still open. If all open spots are used the prize pool will be 90.00 member dollars. In this contest at least 5 submissions must be made for the vote to begin.
Deadline: Contest is closed. Deadline was Sunday, February 11, 2018.
Full Contest Listing
Tetractys, a poetic form invented by Ray Stebbing, consists of at least 5 lines of 1, 2, 3, 4, 10 syllables (total of 20).
Tetractys can also be reversed and written 10, 4, 3, 2, 1.
Only one verse allowed. You MAY use the reverse form.
Please, pay attention to punctuation and remember: This is poetry, use ALL of the poetic devices available to you. Don't just fill in the blanks. Make your piece read smoothly and clearly.
Example #1:
freedom
free
from you
your ego
your blaming me
i am a free spirit who has no past
Copyright © 2001 Terri Anthony
Example #2:
Eclipse
An
Eclipse
Rules the sky. . .
A rare chance for
Divine friends, sun and moon, to rub noses.
Copyright © 2005 Marie Summers
The contest winner will win half of the prize pool which is based on the number of entries. The second and third place winners will each share the remaining prize pool. The prize pool is currently 50.00 member dollars. There are 8 spots still open. If all open spots are used the prize pool will be 90.00 member dollars. In this contest at least 5 submissions must be made for the vote to begin.
Deadline: Contest is closed. Deadline was Sunday, February 11, 2018.
