Spanish in origin, the form is a debat where one poet asks a questions (requesta) or series of questions, and the another poet gives the reply (respuesta) or series of replies. A single poet can pen; in other words it's not completely necessary for there to be two writers.
Upon Love, by Way of Question and Answer
I bring ye love, Quest. What will love do?
Ans. Like and dislike ye;
I bring ye love, Quest. What will love do?
Ans. Stroke ye to strike ye;
I bring ye love, Quest. What will love do?
Ans. Love will befool ye;
I bring ye love, Quest. What will love do?
Ans. Heat ye to cool ye;
I bring ye love, Quest. What will love do?
Ans. Love gifts will send ye;
I bring ye love, Quest. What will love do?
Ans. Stock ye to spend ye;
I bring ye love, Quest. What will love do?
Ans. Love will fulfill ye;
I bring ye love, Quest. What will love do?
Ans. Kiss ye to kill ye.
--Robert Herrick
As far as I know of any meter/non-meter can be used. So maybe I shouldn't be posting this here. I don't know. Any additional information on this form would be greatly appreciated.
The Unicorn