The Structure of a Diamante Poem
A diamante poem is made up of 7 lines using a set structure:
Line 1: Beginning subject
Line 2: Two describing words about line 1
Line 3: Three doing words about line 1
Line 4: A short phrase about line 1, a short phrase about line 7
Line 5: Three doing words about line 7
Line 6: Two describing words about line 7
Line 7: End subject
When a diamante poem is written it takes on the shape of a diamond.
Example of a poem below.
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Bike
shiny, quiet
pedalling, spinning, weaving
whizzing round corners, zooming along roads
racing, roaring, speeding
fast, loud
car
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This challenge was recommended by poets corner author Devina.
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