The Letrilla is a short strophic form from 16th century Spain that is usually humorous or satirical. The form can sometimes be found in religious verse also.
This lyrical verse is written with a theme refrain of any number of lines which usually begins and ends the poem.
The Letrilla is:
– strophic, any number of lines contained in the strophe.
– syllabic, often written in 6 or 8 syllable lines. Lines should be short and approximate length.
– composed with a refrain which begins and ends the piece.
– rhymed, rhyme scheme would depend on the length of the strophe. The theme refrain AA (or however many lines) and the strophe rhyme is often envelope rhyme AA bccb ba AA or AA bcccba AA etc .
(Letrilla-style poem)
Dirty money, happy money,
Corrupt officials live with glee!
Australia sure has justice,
To bring fairness to the people,
To make the criminals dwindle,
And the nation profitable.
Corruption can’t be norm basis!
Yet the Communists are comfy;
Dirty money, happy money,
Corrupt officials live with glee!
