This week I am sharing information regarding Rondelet poems. The rondelet is a typical French form with rhymes and refrains.
Here are the basic guidelines for this poetic form:
7 lines
Lines 1, 3, and 7 are refrains
Refrain lines are 4 syllables long, other lines are 8 syllables
Rhyme scheme: AbAabbA
So here's my attempt at a Rondelet poem...
Let Me Lift Your Spirits
Just let me know
If you need words to make you smile
Just let me know
I can bring you love and laughter
I could walk with you awhile
We could celebrate with style
Just let me know
Alan j Wright
It's Poetry Friday once again...
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What a fun new form! It feels like it should be set to music!
ReplyDeleteGlad you like it Mary Lee. I agree, it does possess a musical quality to its form.
DeleteThanks for the introduction to this form. A wonderful theme, and I particularly like the lines "If you need words to make you smile" and "I could walk with you awhile."
ReplyDeleteThank you Elisabeth. Glad the words I wrote struck a chord.
DeleteThis is a totally charming form. I've written it down and want to try it. I love the refrain placement and the use of line length. And your poem reminds kids that it's OK to ask for what you need at a time when we are all feeling so separate.
ReplyDeleteGo for it Janice. It was initially challenging, but I'm glad I persisted. Hopefully the words speak a little for these times.
DeleteIt's nice, Alan. I love the tone you've set, heartful of caring. It's interesting to me that the guide sets the 'refrain' first. But you've shown that it works very well. Thanks for the intro!
ReplyDeleteKeen observation Linda. The refrain assumes a slightly different role here, but it sets up the poem that rolls out from that introductory line. Glad you liked the meeting with the Rondelet
DeleteHow lovely....an old form with a modern feel in your words. Love, 'just let me know.'
ReplyDeleteThanks Linda. Sometimes those everyday phrases lend themselves perfectly to our poetic needs.
DeleteThanks for the new form. I love the refrain.
ReplyDeleteThank you Jone. It just popped up and I thought let's go somewhere together...
DeleteWhat a lovely rondelet!
ReplyDeleteThanks Ruth. Much appreciated.
DeleteYour rondelet is lovely Alan, as is the pic! I thought of the rondel or aka rondeau. I like this slightly shorter version too.
ReplyDeleteThank you Michelle. These forms are close in structure.
DeleteAh, this made me smile. I love the photo you paired with your poem, too. A lovely rondelet that leaves me wanting to celebrate words with you.
ReplyDeleteSmiling is good Karen. Let the celebrations begin!
DeleteAlan, I missed this post last week but so glad that I caught up. I love what you did with your rondelet poem. I think I should try it out. The title, "Let Me Lift Your Spirits" is such a wonderful invitation!
ReplyDeleteThank you Carol. The Rondelet seems to have sparked some energy for fellow poets, so I am well pleased. The title was inspired by the events of our present day predicaments.
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