The Musette, created by Emily Romano is a poem that consists of three verses of three lines each. The first lines have two syllables; the second lines have four syllables, and the third lines have two syllables. The rhyme scheme is a/b/a for the first verse; c/d/c for the second verse, and e/f/e for the third verse. The title should reflect the poem’s content.

Example #1:

Small But Refined

Good news –
A visit from
The Muse!
                 
A glimpse,    
Nothing prolonged,
Then gone!

Wee verse –
Thanks to the Muse,
It’s terse!

Copyright © 2007 Emily Romano

Example #2:

Birds of Happiness

Rare sight—
Eastern bluebirds
Delight!

Blue wings
Flutter, tugging
Heart strings . . .

Bring luck,
Great happiness
To pluck.

Copyright © 2007 Margaret R. Smith