Säkeistön

Säkeistön is a Finnish term that translates to "stanza" or "verse" in English and refers to a unit of poetry, typically a group of lines that form a distinct section within a poem. Similar to a paragraph in prose, a stanza serves to organize thoughts, ideas, or narrative elements within a larger work. The arrangement of lines within a stanza can vary significantly, and poets often employ specific stanzaic forms to achieve particular effects. Common stanza forms include the couplet (two lines), tercet (three lines), quatrain (four lines), and sestet (six lines). The rhyme scheme and meter, if present, are often consistent within a stanza and contribute to the poem's musicality and structure. The visual separation of stanzas on a page, usually by a blank line, further emphasizes their distinctiveness and aids the reader in following the poem's progression. The use of stanzas helps to break down a poem into manageable parts, allowing for a more deliberate unfolding of meaning and imagery.