Alankar(Decor) -63

Just In A Minute (Minute Poem) The Minute Poem is a 60 syllable verse form, one syllable for each second in a minute. The theme should be an event that is over and done completely, as in a minute. It was created by Verna Lee Hinegardner, once poet laureate of Arkansas. The elements of the Minute Poem are: narrative poetry. a 12 line poem made up of 3 quatrains. syllabic,8-4-4-4-8-4-4-4-8-4-4-4 rhymed, rhyme scheme of aabb ccdd eeff. description of a finished event (preferably something done is 60 seconds) . is best suited to light verse, likely humorous, whimsical or semi-serious. Just In A Minute It was the day's last period Pupils were tired With sleepy eyes Set to bid bye One naughty boy of higher class Slipped out from class Like a bad thief Did the mischief Rang the bell before closing time Stirred school in rhyme Hurry-scurry Dispersed early