NONET

WHAT IS A NONET?

A Nonet is a 9 line poem consisting of syllable count that keeps descending. The first line has 9 syllables, second line has 8 syllables and so on till the last line which has one syllable. This form of poetry is pretty fun to write and has a shape, meaning, when you look at the poem, the length of the line decreases slowly and is pleasing to the eye. It has no fixed rhyme scheme and can cover any subject.The difference between Etheree and nonet is that Etheree has 10 lines and syllable count keeps increasing from 1 to 10.

HOW TO WRITE A NONET?

~An easy way to write a Nonet is to mainly concentrate on the syllable count. You can also try writing the last line first and then go in reverse.

~Using poetic devices and rhymes make the poem sweet to read aloud. Metaphors can also be used. 

~Always remember:

First line: 9 syllables

Second line: 8 syllables

Third line: 7 syllables

Fourth line: 6 syllables

Fifth line: 5 syllables

Sixth line: 4 syllables

Seventh line: 3 syllables

Eighth line: 2 syllables

Ninth line: 1 syllable

EXAMPLE OF NONET:

A SEMI PRECIOUS BIRTH

                                      ~M L KISER

Earth, air, fire and water together

transmutation births a new child.

Smoldering newborn appears;

this precious miracle,

soon to be revealed

and worn around

someone’s neck;

Turquoise

dreams.

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The first line has 9 syllables and keeps decreasing to one in the last line. 

TIPS TO WRITE A NONET:

1. As mentioned earlier, keep in mind the syllable count and do not ever make the poem seem forced into being a Nonet. If the syllable count is a problem for you, get well versed with other forms of syllabic before you attempt a Nonet.

2. Give a really nice title and draw the reader in.

3. When aligning the poem, left alignment is suggested since it makes the shape more pronounced.

Right now, you know all that you need to know in order to write a Nonet. So go pen one now and publish on our lovely PoeTree FoRest!

~Avaanthikha Narayan

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