villanelle-craft

Compose 19-line villanelle poems with ABA rhyme and repeating refrains.

Updated Aug 27, 2026

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npx skills add https://github.com/jeremyyuAWS/poet-agent --skill villanelle-craft

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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: villanelle-craft
Source: https://github.com/jeremyyuAWS/poet-agent/tree/main/skills/villanelle-craft
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/jeremyyuAWS/poet-agent --skill villanelle-craft

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

It helps users create proper villanelle poems—19‑line, tightly structured pieces with two refrains—eliminating the need to remember complex form rules.

Core Features & Use Cases

Structured Guidance: Detailed steps for refrains, meter, and rhyme scheme.
Template Generation: Provides a ready‑to‑fill stanza layout.
Use Cases: Ideal for expressing grief, obsession, memory, or any theme benefitting from repetition, such as writing a tribute or a reflective piece.

Quick Start

Ask the skill to compose a villanelle about loss in a reflective tone.

Frequently Asked Questions about villanelle-craft

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema

How do I write a villanelle poem with correct rhyme and meter?▼

To write a villanelle poem, compose 19 lines across five tercets and a concluding quatrain, following the ABA ABA ABA ABA ABA ABAA rhyme scheme while maintaining consistent meter and alternating two repeating refrains.

What is a villanelle and when should I use this poetic form?▼

A villanelle is a 19-line structured poem featuring two repeating refrains. Use this form for themes of grief, obsession, or memory, where cyclical repetition enhances emotional impact and reflective expression.

How do I ensure villanelle refrains stay meaningful across all repetitions?▼

To ensure villanelle refrains remain meaningful, maintain consistent meter each time they appear while allowing the b-lines to provide narrative progression, enhancing the emotional impact of themes like grief or obsession.

Can I use a villanelle template for themes beyond grief and memory?▼

Yes, you can apply the villanelle structure to any subject where repeating refrains enhance emotional impact. The 19-line ABA rhyme scheme works for tributes, reflective pieces, and any theme benefiting from cyclical repetition.