The nonet is nine lines of poetry – an ideal poetry writing exercise for the start of the New Year. Like the haiku, the nonet is defined by a syllable count for each line. However, because it’s so regimented in its form, the layout of this one is easier to remember:
The first line contains nine syllables.
The second line contains eight syllables.
The third line contains seven syllables.
This pattern continues down to the final line which consists of a single syllable word.
To illustrate:
soft, silken, slippery, soapy fingers
touching, teasing, taunting, pleasing,
swiftly – faster and faster.
And then. Hesitating.
Slowly. Too slowly.
Drawing out
the rich pleasure
until…
sigh
The nonet can be used as a single verse, or a collection of nonets can be used as stanzas in a longer poem. The nonet can also be reversed to give 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 pattern.
A
single kiss. Tongues touch.
Lips together.
Mouths meet.
Hands explore.
Caresses grow bolder.
Clothes are stretched, tugged, then removed.
Bare flesh is finally exposed.
And then, at last, the fun can begin.
As always, I look forward to reading your nonets in the comments box below.
From Adam & Eve - Based on the Book by New York Times Bestselling Authors Selena Kitt
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