Freyan Verse

Freyan Verse is a form invented by author, Freya Pickard.

The aim of Freyan Verse is to create a poem that can be read both vertically and horizontally.

The rules are simple. Verse 1 is always written first. It is situated at the heart of the poem, in the centre. Verse 1 holds the poem together. The other verses develop themes/issues that verse 1 raises.

There are 5 stanzas. Each stanza consists of 7 lines. Line seven of verses 2 and 4 overlaps with line 1 of verses 3 and 5. Lines 1 and 7 of each verse consist of 1 word only.

If you wish to try your hand writing a freyan verse, please feel free. But please acknowledge Freya Pickard as the inventor of the form if you publish your freyan verse online or in print.

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