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The Rondelet is a French form consisting of a single septet with two rhymes and one refrain: AbAabbA. The capital letters are the refrains, or repeats. The refrain consists of 4 syllables and the other lines are twice as long.

Out in the cold Excluded by a former friend Out in the cold Betrayed for silver coins when sold A deed I could not apprehend And now perplexed alone I stand Out in the cold

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Deb M

Date: 5/3/2025 5:21:00 AM

Congratulations Paul on POTD….Debx

Beryl Edmonds

Date: 5/3/2025 1:16:00 AM

It’s a terrible thing to be backstabbed by a friend and to see friendship end. Congratulations on receiving the honour of poem of the day… Beryl

Panagiota Romios

Date: 5/2/2025 10:56:00 PM

Best to you Paul. You are a master with a pen and words, Congratulations Pangie…. Sometimes we know we are betrayed. Sometimes,people have the courage to tell us. Oh, last two lines…yes, it is a place of barreness and worse, learning to trust again is painful …man’s inhumanity to man. …Pangie

Brandy Nicole

Date: 5/2/2025 6:29:00 PM

Dear Paul, being betrayed for money is selfish indeed, especially by a former friend. I agree with Tommy, this happened to Jesus. Not a good feeling at all. Your thoughts touch my heart. Congratulations on receiving Poem of the Day. My best to you. Hugs, Brandy

Tania Kitchin

Date: 5/2/2025 11:50:00 AM

Paul, well penned, congratulations on POTD.

Benjamin Bartley

Date: 5/2/2025 11:20:00 AM

We've all been backstabbed who wanted this spotlight, but you got it! Congratulations!!! Thanks for the backstabbin' sharing!!! Left us all out in the cold. Ha! All in good fun.

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 5/2/2025 10:55:00 AM

Yes, we know God takes betrayal seriously!

Jim Slaughter

Date: 5/2/2025 10:38:00 AM

I've had a similar experience, Paul. Not a good feeling, at all. Congrats on POTD.

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 5/2/2025 8:43:00 AM

Back with Congratulations on your POTD win. I enjoyed reading your wonderful "Backstabbed" write again. Have a blessed day with your win...........

Hilda Greenhough

Date: 5/2/2025 7:53:00 AM

Words, so wisely aligned, create a poem of futile remorse. Congratulations on your POTD.

Warren Doll

Date: 5/2/2025 7:52:00 AM

Paul, Congratulations on POTD. Well deserved! ~ Warren

Mickey Grubb

Date: 5/2/2025 6:54:00 AM

Et tu, Brute? Congratulations on your POTD, Paul. Enjoy your special day.

Maria Williams

Date: 5/2/2025 6:43:00 AM

How wonderful to see you getting the honour of the day Paul my lovely friend. Congratulations on your Rondelet. Its always a pleasure reading your poems, and so good seeing you post over here again. All the best ...Hugs

Daniel Henry Rodgers

Date: 5/2/2025 5:11:00 AM

Hello Paul, I am back to congratulate you on your POTD!! - Spring Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel

Tom Woody

Date: 5/2/2025 5:01:00 AM

So good to see you here Paul. Enjoy your special day

Zyrool Gifford

Date: 5/2/2025 2:01:00 AM

Hello Paul, congratulations on your POTD win. It’s sad when things like that happen. Maybe it’s a blessing in disguise. Wishing you a wonderful day and a great weekend as you celebrate your win.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 5/2/2025 1:14:00 AM

- Betrayed by a "friend" ... is no friend, Paul - Congratulations on your p.o.t.d. :) - hugs

Lin Lane

Date: 5/2/2025 1:08:00 AM

Hi, Paul and it's great to see your poem recognized today. Congratulations.

Karen Jones

Date: 5/2/2025 1:02:00 AM

Congratulations on your potd write Paul!

Tom Cunningham

Date: 5/2/2025 12:32:00 AM

Back with congratulations to you Paul on today's POTD honour. Have a lovely weekend. Tom

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 5/1/2025 10:05:00 AM

I enjoyed reading your wonderful "Backstabbed" write. I have never written in the Rondelet style. Maybe I should try it. Love this one... "Good Luck" Have a wonderful day writing away...............

Daniel Henry Rodgers

Date: 5/1/2025 5:10:00 AM

Hello Paul, Oh, the ache of betrayal and the coldness of exclusion so honestly rendered. The image of “silver coins” speaks to ancient wounds, yet your words hold a quiet dignity in the face of loss. I feel the loneliness and confusion, but also your strength in standing, perplexed but unbroken. Great Poem! Spring Blessings, My Friend, Daniel

Deb M

Date: 5/1/2025 3:36:00 AM

Oh Paul l am sorry you were backstabbed by a friend….unfortunately l think most of us have experienced that in our life….l have and its not a nice feeling. Your poem and words were conveyed very well! Debx

Tom Woody

Date: 4/30/2025 2:04:00 PM

Sounds like Jesus' lament, except that he was never, ever alone. Nice one

Paul Callus
Date: 4/30/2025 2:08:00 PM

Yes, Tommy; there is a similarity, and as you say, He was not alone! Thank you for stopping by. Regards // paul

Tom Cunningham

Date: 4/30/2025 1:43:00 PM

A form I'm not familiar with. Seems they were just out for themselves, a real friend wouldn't back stab you. Hope you're keeping well Paul. Tom

Paul Callus
Date: 4/30/2025 2:06:00 PM

Up to a couple of hours ago I too had no inkling it existed, Tom :) Thank you for visiting and commenting, my friend. ~ Regards // paul