The Shadorma contains 6 unrhymed lines with line syllables as follows:

1^st line – 3 syllables

2^nd line – 5 syllables

3^rd line – 3 syllables

4^th line – 3 syllables

5^th line – 7 syllables

6^th line – 5 syllables

An Example:

Autumn Rains
(A Shadorma)

November
floods across my soul
muddy gray
as time takes
lively two steps to winter's
fresh snow-brushed canvas.

Copyright 2006 JO Janoski