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Write a 13-line poem comprised of a quatrain and 3 tercets

Here are the basic guidelines for this poetic form:

• This form was invented by the poet Charles A. Stone 
• A structured poetic form that relies heavily on repetition to build rhythm, emphasis, and depth 
• Consists of exactly 13 lines broken into 4 stanzas:
  • Stanza 1: 4 lines (a quatrain)
  • Stanza 2: 3 lines (a tercet; must begin with line 2 of the first stanza)
  • Stanza 3: 3 lines (a tercet; must begin with line 3 of the first stanza)
  • Stanza 4: 3 lines (a tercet; must begin with line 4 of the first stanza)

• No rules regarding meter, line length, or rhyme scheme. You can write it in free verse, inject a strict rhyme scheme, or play with syllable counts as you see fit. 
• The quatrain plays a crucial role to the rhythm of the poem, making it flow effortlessly.

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Submission deadline: June 20, 2026

Results: June 27, 2026

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