[stylist] A triolet--Space Lyrical

[Jackie Williams]

Shawm,
A triolet is one of my most favorite forms of poetry. You have nailed it
perfectly. I most usually write them in iambic pentameter, as you did, but
my teacher says that eight is more standard than ten meters.
Your refrain lines tie in so well with the other lines, often not easily
done, and it is a timely subject.

Jackie
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Dear list.

Below is a little triolet I wrote; it's about how science fiction has gotten
darker over the years as it takes itself more seriously.

Shawn

Space Lyrical
by Shawn Jacobson

I miss the way the future used to be
before tomorrow grew too hot to stand.
We'd travel all across the galaxy.
I miss the way the future used to be.
The universe would all be ours to see;
the very stars would leap at our command.
I miss the way the future used to be
before tomorrow grew too hot to stand.
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