The Mirror Sestet, created by Shelley A. Cephas, is a poem that can be written in one or more stanzas of 6 lines each. The specific guidelines for this form are as follows:

The first word of line 1 rhymes with the last word of line 1.
The first word of line 2 is the last word of line 1
and the last word of line 2 is the 1st word of line 1.

The first word of line 3 rhymes with the last word of line 3.
The first word of line 4 is the last word of line 3
and the last word of line 4 is the 1st word of line 3.

The first word of line 5 rhymes with the last word of line 5.
The first word of line 6 is the last word of line 5
and the last word of line 6 is the 1st word of line 5.

The Mirror Sestet can also be written in non-rhyme.
All rules must be followed except there is no 1st and last word rhyming.

Example #1:

Angel Light (Rhyming)

Light of a midnight moon shining bright,
bright is her aura, an angel’s light;
high on her perch in the darkened sky,
sky filled with stars, a heavenly high.
Flower of beauty given great power,
power from God for the sweetest flower.

Love in her heart, blessings from above,
above she watches mankind with love.
Beauty of spirit, she does her duty,
duty with kindness adds to her beauty;
grace which now shines from her lovely face,
face bright with joy of God's loving grace.

Copyright © 2007 Shelley A. Cephas

Example #2:

His Pristine Robes (Non-rhyming)

Pristine are His robes, in Him we delight,
delight in Him for His heart is pristine.
Compassion for us through all our trials,
trials come and go, we feel His compassion.
Mercy He grants us because of His love,
love freely given as we obtain mercy.

Hope is found in His abounding grace,
grace from God though undeserved gives hope;
lowly we may be, He still hears our prayers, 
prayers reach His throne no matter how lowly.
Feeling our every touch He gives us care,
care touches our hearts despite our feeling.

Copyright © 2007 Shelley A. Cephas