The Triolet, featuring
Lynn Skapyak Harlin

Want to write a short witty poem just perfect to go with a box of candy or flowers? The Triolet, one of the oldest and simplest of French forms, deserves a try from the contemporary poet. Going back at least to the thirteenth century, Triolets are short, 8 lines, with a simple rhyme scheme. Its name comes from the repetition of the key line three times (French "tri"). Come join Lynn in writing this simple yet elegant form.