
You do blind me
With syllables and comely rhymes
You do blind me
With clever tempo and smart verse
You’ve challenged me so many times
I join in with Rondelet chimes
You do blind me.
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The above is a Rondelet .
– How To Write a Rondelet—See below.
This is a poetry form of French origin using a syllable pattern, rhyme pattern, and refrains.
Sounds complicated and confusing? Nope.
It’s kind of like combining the Shi Rensa Haiku with the Décima.
How did that coincidentally happen on my blog of all blogs?
Honestly, I have no idea, because it was not intentional.
So how do you write one? I’ll put the quick version here and maybe have a full post later.
And no, this will not be a new poetry challenge.
TIP: Once you got it, stop reading. I will probably confuse you if you read too much. I have a bad happen of going overboard when I first explain a new poetry form, or anything else new.
There are seven lines.
One line appears three times. In lines 1, 3, and 7. Keep that in mind, because those lines need to make sense throughout the poem. It’s easier than you think. These are what are called refrains (repeats).
RHYME PATTERN:AbAabbA
SYLLABLE PATTERN: 4/8/4/8/8/8/4
Line 1: A—four syllables A rhyme
Line 2: b—eight syllables B rhyme
Line 3: A—repeat of line one A rhyme
Line 4: a—eight syllables A rhyme (I know it’s a small a, but it’s still an a.)
Line 5: b—eight syllables B rhyme
Line 6: b—eight syllables B rhyme
Line 7: A—repeat of line one A rhyme
TIP: Of course write line A first, but then go ahead and put it down two more times. space them out. Put a space between lines 1 and 3. Then skip three lines between 3 and 7. Sounds weird, but it helps. You practically have half the poem done with one line.
Aug 06, 2020 @ 12:34:13
You got that form brilliantly sis!
Aug 06, 2020 @ 12:38:05
First try, keep the brain busy💜💜
Aug 06, 2020 @ 13:30:11
That is great !! 🙂
Aug 06, 2020 @ 14:15:10
Thank you it was hard but I enjoyed it 💜
Aug 07, 2020 @ 08:42:58
I tried my hands on it . Here is the link 🙂
https://thetenthzodiac.wordpress.com/2020/08/07/field-of-blooms/
Aug 07, 2020 @ 06:57:25
Just popped over, read and commented 💜
Aug 07, 2020 @ 07:21:41
Thank you very much !! ❤
Aug 07, 2020 @ 07:34:18
💜
Aug 06, 2020 @ 14:02:26
That does seem like a complicated pattern that Ronovan describes. I feel blinded by the constraints as well, but the challenge may be worth it.
Aug 06, 2020 @ 14:14:24
Well Frank that’s just what I thought! He is always challenging us so I told him so in a Rondelet! 😜💜💜
Aug 06, 2020 @ 14:55:41
Cleverly done, Willow!
Aug 06, 2020 @ 14:22:46
Thank you, it was hard 💜
Aug 06, 2020 @ 18:43:26
Nicely penned Rondelet, Willow, might have to get you penning a sonnet – sniggers and runs of your page
Aug 06, 2020 @ 19:30:37
Now I have not written a sonnet for a long time. We! Sorry the doors locked….evil laugh!…..
Aug 06, 2020 @ 19:54:14
Part of what I’ve wanted to do is introduce new forms, at least once per month if not per week, on Fridays. It takes a lot of work, but I’ll get there. And nice first shot across the bow with your RONdelet. You would think I named this one too.
Aug 06, 2020 @ 20:05:17
I did wander if you had had a hand in naming it ? Always up for a challenge 👍
Aug 08, 2020 @ 03:41:18
Thanks for sharing this Willow. I like it and I love your take, it’s beautifully composed
Aug 08, 2020 @ 03:49:26
Thank you it was fun to do
Aug 08, 2020 @ 07:38:32
My pleasure 🌼
Aug 25, 2020 @ 19:42:59
Thanks for sharing! Love it
Aug 25, 2020 @ 19:56:27
A pleasure 💜