Whittled Words – Tricube Poem
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Welcome to the weekly series, Whittled Words. A series highlighting the innumerable types and styles of poetry to challenge any creative wordsmith. This week’s selection:
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TRICUBE POEM
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Unlike the many classical forms we have already covered in this series, the Tricube is a newer form and relatively unknown. Plus, it is fun and easy to learn. This mathematical poem was introduced by Phillip Larrea.
Here are the rules of tricubes:
- Each line contains three syllables.
- Each stanza contains three lines.
- Each poem contains three stanzas.
So, we are talking cubes in mathematical terms (to the third power). No rules for rhymes, meter, etc. Just three, three, and three. It is as easy as that!
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Examples of Tricube Poems:
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MY WORLD
By writerdeviant
My crown bears
the deep thorns
of regret.
Memories
burn dark holes
in my mind
where no one
treads lightly
or remains.
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RESIST
By Robert Lee Brewer
i avoid
dead end streets
like the plague
because i
don’t enjoy
backtracking
but the plague
is a street
with no end
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WHEN A CHILD DIES
By Joseph Moon
A sad heart
pounds in vain
her young Son
Laid to rest
church bells chime
as rain falls
Soft dirge songs
wet tired eyes
Cry! God cries!
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EVERY
By Brad Osborne
Every path
Strewn with stones
Tread lightly
Every day
Lovely gift
Hold tightly
Every man
Given chance
Shine brightly
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I hope you have enjoyed this entry to the series, Whittled Words. I look forward to your comments, and if you dare, maybe share your own Tricube poem. Thanks for reading!
I like these shorties with a message
Thank you, Beth! Have a great weekend!
Definitely a style that I like, short, precise and clear. And your example was a bang good one!
Thank you, my friend! I appreciate your steadfast support.
You’re welcome my friend and know it’s a pleasure always.
Ooo, I love this style! Short, powerful, and impactful! 🥰❤️🤗😘
Thanks, Karla! 💕💗💖
It’s my pleasure, Brad! 💕💕💛🥰
I really like this form, and your poem is beautiful.
Thank you, Kristian! Love to you, my friend!
I love this style Brad and all the examples. Yours is always lovely.
You voice trills
Soft the tones
Mother’s love
Tiny eggs
In your nest
Keeping warm
Your breast lay
Soft upon
Little wrens
Every year we have wrens that lay eggs and the wrens are good parents. We get to watch them teach the little ones to fly. Thanks for always teaching us something new every week. Sending my love. Jonikins
What a lovely example of the form, Jonikins! Thank you for sharing it here!
You are welcome. I really appreciate you always working to teach us something. Francis does the same thing about art. Blessings from our house to yours Brad. Hugs 🤗 Jonikins