Hello Poetry Lovers
Now, here’s an interesting form of poetry. I discovered this on an Instagram thread by the inventive Soul Craft Poetry.
The Cherita, a Malay word for telling a story, or tale, consists of six stanzas; one single line, two lines then three. 
There are two examples below, the first is extraordinarily unsubtle, penned by a ruthless poet, followed by a tender and gentle one by the lovely Trisha Broomfield. 
Read on;
Soul Crafting
Don’t you tell me that!
I can read you like a book, and see your soul crafting through you.
Do you think I was born yesterday? Come and finish ironing your shirts! Your ties and shoes are in a sorry state too!
And now…..
Cherita
I stretch my hand towards the fire
it is my only source of light
my soul crafts out for you tonight
I hear the creaking of the gate
an owl calls out, the hour is late
an answer swiftly from its mate.
08/10/2021Trisha Broomfield
Wasn’t that last one lovely?! Thank you so much, Trisha for rising to that challenge and sharing such a beautiful piece. 
The Cherita is a fun form, do try it at home. I’d welcome any submissions.
Thank you for tuning in, PL’s. Back with more poetry japes real soon….
Heather Moulson 