(Pissonnet (pi-so-nay) is a poem consisting of 14 single syllable words marching across the page like a line of ants. The rhyme scheme is abba cddc effe gg the same as a Shakespearean sonnet.)


BEACH BUM
Trim, brave wave, swim; while lass pass smile, bow,
grand stand, ow!
Crab grab.

DOG FIGHT
Swoop - ace chase - loop. Shoot - prop stop - chute;
Brit hot shot hit.
Hun won.

NUPTIALS
Moon, he she spoon, kiss; breast pressed, bliss. Bed fun, gun; wed.
Dad glad.

PARADISE
Bliss. Just trust; hiss. Eve ate. Gate! Leave now!
God prod - Ow;
Sharp harp.

REGATTA
Starts neat - sheet parts - trail - teak weak - bail -
race crews lose face
Aft craft.

SPRING BREAK
Sea, lass, pass; gee! Sun, meet, neat fun; shore,
wooed nude, more:
Laid maid.