What is Triolet Poetry?

Triolet poetry originated from medieval French poetry dating from the thirteenth century. This type of poetry was used in musical form with themes of love. However, now Triolet poetry can be written about any subject. Triolet poem is a short poem that uses repetition. These short poems have eight lines.

Also, Triolet poetry is fascinating because of the repetition of lines four and seven. Also, lines two and eight are repeated. Repetition is a common element in this poetic form. If you are a beginner in writing Triolet poetry, you can begin by writing about the seasons. As in this example, the autumn season was the theme for this Triolet poem.

To make it easier in writing Triolet poetry, you can number each line, so you know where to repeat the same stanza. After you are done drafting your short poem, you can erase the numbers. Then, you can write your short poem with a pen or type it to frame it. Kids can have fun learning how to write these short poems and can build their vocabulary. No matter how old you are, you can write Triolet poetry to help you concentrate and feel calm. 

Triolet poems have two words that rhyme. Yet, rhyming words can be an entertaining task and you might find more words that rhyme which is passable. Keep practicing writing Triolet poetry and learning innovative words. Writing poetry can be an excellent family activity and we can share each other’s thoughts. Here are websites with more information about Triolet poetry.

Triolet:

https://poets.org/glossary/triolet

How to Write a Triolet Poem:

https://www.masterclass.com/articles/how-to-write-a-triolet-poem

How to Write a Triolet-Kenn Nesbitt's Poetry 4 Kids:

How to Write a Triolet – Kenn Nesbitt's Poetry4kids.com

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