Well. I’ve returned once more with a new poetry form of my own creation and without further delay, I present to you the Mononet!
With the look of a sonnet and rhyme schemes of the Monorhyme and Monotetra, the Mononet has the exception of only a difference is that L5 repeats itself in refrain in the same line. With two octave stanzas and an ending half repeat of Line 5 and full repeat of Line 8. Just like a sonnet, the syllable count is hendecasyllable (or 11 syllables) throughout the entire poem minus the line five of the octave stanza one and octave stanza two, also in line five. For line eight in stanza two, it will be repeated at the end
For Line 5, the syllable count is will be total of 12 (or a dodecasyllable) however when in half its only six. In other words, it will be six syllables then reoccur again...
Example: Here was this mind’s reply….here was this mind’s reply
[Notice how the six syllables, when combine, makes twelve due to repetition]
Typically, the theme usually focuses toward nature-based aspects, but still can be varied depending on the writer’s taste or mood.
Rhyme scheme can either go as follows:
ABABABAB CDCDCDCD EF
ABBAABBA CDCCDDCD EF
In other words, Line five in both octaves will be self repeated but then halved at the ending. Like this…
A
B
A
B
A (six syllables, repeated)
B
A
B
C
D
C
D
C (six syllables, repeated)
D
C
D
E (half repeat of Stanza 1, Line 5)
F (full refrain repeat of Line 8 in Stanza 2)
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Example write using my form:
Simplicity Capturing
For a time alone, things seem lost in a show
While beauty is standstill, this soul knew life
In ways that can’t comprehend but gained its low
As time passes during seasoned change and rife—
Epiphanies re-grow, epiphanies re-grow
Words of splendor and phrases lost into strife,
These limbs stood idle; momentum grandeur’s bow
For surroundings of new plus old, there lies its knife
Caught within this dream of rebirth, though all knew
At this point, another soul walked alongside
The woods enthralled from things unforeseen thus grew
Rediscovered lights through shadowed paths reside-
For knowledge’s wind blew…for knowledge’s wind blew
Heads bowed—silence reigned and trails of tranquil pride
Wrote lines of creation; hued colors mixed flew
To the only place were serenity’s guides
Epiphanies re-grow…
To the only place were serenity’s guides
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If you notice how in line five of both stanzas are reoccurance to the other (six syllables combined for twelve) you'd then understand the structure.Whether this is syndicated or not, at least i know that Ihad fun creating something that no one has know but eventually will like and try.
If you're still having trouble understanding, by all means feel free to ask.
*With the look of a sonnet and rhyme schemes of the Monorhyme and Monotetra , the Mononet has the exception of only a difference is that L5 repeats itself in re
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I'll most likely be syndicating this tomorrow.
I like the example and it does help me see. One thought, though, would be to put line 5 instead of L5. Might make it more clear. Thanks 
--Tim -
Rae, I'm not getting how this is a monorhyme. Maybe I don't have my terms right. You wrote a good poem to demonstrate your mononet form.
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Well, this is an interesting form - but, to me at least, it does not hav the look of a sonnet. Perhaps I am a purist, but I like my sonnets to have 14 lines in the traditional manner!
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Feathered
What I think I might do is hold a contest for my form later in the month or year. Ty for stopping by and commenting -
Warrior,
lol I am as soon as I get rid of the migraine and oncoming headcold. ty for stopping by -
-Yvette-
What Tim is referring to is that when I had first added this column, I didn't have an example up at the time because my muse decided to escape at the worst time when completing the form and before I could do the example
Thank you for commenting
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this is a good piece of poetry which you have written here, it holds a nice rhythm to the poem and the flow is very nice. i thank you very much indeed for sharing your poetic talent. spill ink and twist me into the crazy shape of love...
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Rae, Tim has given you good advice but you did add an example and that in itself showed that this form works.Well done for being so creative.Good luck with this new form,many blessings,Yvette
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LOL Tim i know i know I gotta add a few things like an example and edit a few things as well itll be fixed soon
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I will consider syndicating this if you want, but you'll need to fix and add several things. First, is the "Mononet" a form you invented? If so, I think you should clearly state that in the beginning. Also, a title of this column might be better (if it is a form you invented) "Mononent (Newly Invented Form)" or something like that. Also, an example is a must.
After reading your column over several times, I am absolutely confused by the form. I understand the rhyme scheme as being like a double sonnet... Your wording seems to be confusing and your train of thought seems to be a little jumbled. You're on the right track. You know what it is and how to explain it and in your mind it probably makes sense... But to the rest of the world it is unclear. So now that you've written it, I would suggest going back and editing it and making it more clear. Let me know once you've edited it and added an example.
--Tim
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