The Diatelle is a fun, syllable counting form like the etheree with a twist. The syllable structure of the diatelle is as follows: 1/2/3/4/6/8/10/12/10/8/6/4/3/2/1, but unlike an ethere, has a set rhyme pattern of abbcbccaccbcbba. This poetry form may be written on any subject matter and looks best center aligned in a diamond shape.
Diatelle
Daring
There
To try
To free fly,
No parachute,
Went a regular guy!
He put on his pink striped sweat suit.
Thinking: “what a great way to pay tribute,
to Mercury! airy god who loved a fun dare!”
So he drove off to a high mountain butte,
To perform his daring debut!
A feat that would defy
Minds too minute.
In the sky:
Bonzai!
“Share”
Bastet and Sekhmet's Library 
My brain is still twisted from writing this type of poem!
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Too True fun, but tricky!
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I do think formatted poetry is so much more interesting that for usual Free form used nowadays (although I love that form too, and use it a lot). Being forced by rules to really think helps the best come forward. I thought this was cute. Well done. X
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It’s always good exercise, I think there are moments when one or the other is best. Thanks glad you liked it.
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Very clever, Georgia! Fun!
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Glad you liked it…it’s a strange little form!
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I enjoyed this, I love formats that really challenge us
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🙂 this one does!
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Reblogged this on wdbwp and commented:
Bonzai!
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Love it, love it , love it!! Whenever I read and see Cubby’s and TJTherien’s poetry and these unique forms I am so amazing…you all create such beautiful forms with meaningful words…I juist have to sit back, relax and enjoy it!!
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Wow…thanks for sharing this, makes my morning brighter.
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It is not quite midnight here!!! just getting off work. Wishing you sunshine all day:)
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Thank you dear…we’ve been having a lot of rain, a little sunshine would be much appreciated! Sleep tight!
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