Model and Prototype for the NONSEQUI-KU

Posted on September 9, 2023 by JMN

I’ve created a verse form I call the nonsequi-ku. It consists of a title over a cinquain.

The title must be in trochaic pentameter, and must cast only spectral light on the burden of the cinquain.

The cinquain must be in iambic pentameter rhyming ABCAB. Its thrust is to infuse a vacant gist with a wry slant on a goof, leaving the reader overflown but giddy with emoji.

Here’s the model and prototype for the nonsequi-ku:

BUSTY COUGAR’S HOREHOUND GUMDROP BUCKET

A fallow gesture is where you have inched
up to a stranger, murmured howdy do,
and told him that his last name is misspelt.
You won’t believe — he’ll look as if you’ve drenched
his facial hair in high fructose corn goo.

(c) 2023 JMN — EthicalDative. All rights reserved

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About JMN

I live in Texas and devote much of my time to easel painting on an amateur basis. I stream a lot of music, mostly jazz, throughout the day. I like to read and memorize poetry.
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7 Responses to Model and Prototype for the NONSEQUI-KU

  1. outsideauthority's avatar outsideauthority says:
    September 9, 2023 at 7:27 pm

    I like this. I hope you are going to carry them on.

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  2. christinenovalarue's avatar christinenovalarue says:
    September 9, 2023 at 7:53 pm

    💚

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  3. Sue Grey-Smith's avatar Sue Grey-Smith says:
    September 11, 2023 at 7:25 am

    This is wonderful absurdity that makes me feel good! More please!! Thanks Sue

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