poetry-composition

name	poetry-composition
description	Guidelines for composing classical Chinese seven-character regulated verse (Qi-Yan-Lu-Shi), focusing on structure, rhythm, and emotional expression.

Poetry Composition Guidelines: Qi-Yan-Lu-Shi

Structure

• Title: The first line.
• Form: A seven-character regulated verse (Qi-Yan-Lu-Shi) consists of exactly 8 lines.
• Rhythm: Each line has 7 characters, typically structured in 2-2-3 phrasing.

Themes

• Imagery: Focus on sensory details (e.g., bone-chilling wind, abandoned fields).
• Emotions: Contrast the suffering of war with the yearning for lasting peace.
• Tone: Melancholic yet hopeful, evoking the perspective of a common villager.

Execution

• Ensure strictly 7 characters per line.
• Maintain a consistent tone throughout the poem.
• Avoid modern colloquialisms; use classical-inspired imagery.