three lines, seventeen syllables
How is this scored?
Form & Structure — Three lines, 5-7-5 syllables (or a clear intentional variant). Line breaks feel purposeful, not arbitrary.
Imagery — Concrete, specific images. Sensory detail — sight, sound, texture. No abstract commentary.
The Turn — A genuine shift or reframe. Meaning deepens without being stated directly.
Word Precision — Strong nouns and verbs. Economy of language. Zero filler words.
Clarity & Effect — The image and the turn land together. The poem achieves something.
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