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Rhyme scheme: AB aAab AB and all lines are in iambic tetrameter.

An effective conventional triolet achieves two things: firstly, the naturalness of the refrain; and secondly, the alteration of the refrain’s meaning in relation to the other lines in the verse.

References (among others):

Britannica: Triolet overview
Academy of American Poets: Triolet glossary entry

Also see the updated diffinition of the triolet here at PoetrySoup.

Strelitzia reginae, commonly known as the crane flower, bird of paradise, or isigude in Nguni.

Bird-of-Paradise, by Suzette Richards – image generated 16/9/2024

Enchanted

A Bird-of-Paradise displays
and dances into naïve heart.
Its plumage dazzles, bright arrays— 
a Bird-of-Paradise displays.
The spell seduces, now betrays; 
desire and danger play their part. 
A Bird-of-Paradise displays
and dances into naïve heart.

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David Crandall

August 28, 2026 at 7:21 PM

Sure sounds nice. I guess it's the combo of rhyme scheme, alliteration, and word choice.

Suzette Richards

August 28, 2026 at 11:04 PM

Thanks 😊

Andrea Dietrich

July 7, 2026 at 5:03 PM

Wonderful triolet. I know you would have done well if you had entered my contest theme!! A ps on my last soupmail for you

Suzette Richards

July 8, 2026 at 4:14 AM

Thanks, Andrea :)

Dorothy Gibbons

June 17, 2026 at 6:09 AM

Truly beautiful very enchanting . Love picture a sure taste of paradise. Happy creating with words n pen <3

Suzette Richards

June 17, 2026 at 6:52 AM

Thanks, Dot :)

Paige Hind

June 16, 2026 at 7:06 PM

gorgeous gorgeous!!! Suzette, a fav :)

Suzette Richards

June 16, 2026 at 9:37 PM

Thanks:)

Paula Goldsmith

June 16, 2026 at 12:56 PM

WOW!!! What a pretty picture/wonderful write. Love both... Have a fun day writing away............

Suzette Richards

June 16, 2026 at 1:45 PM

Thanks, Paula. Have a nice day :)

Ghairo Daniels

June 16, 2026 at 2:33 AM

Excellent Triolet, Su. So clever how you’ve used material beauty as an insertion into the pure Heart. This poem very effectively articulates that form & spirit is the same thing ~ there is no difference except in the mental realm on dense dimensions. The Bird of Paradise both inserts & betrays, though it HAS to do this, to transmute Heart from naïveté into open awareness ( this according to the narrow interpretation of naïveté) The alteration of meaning is subtle, yet powerful. The poet’s growing consciousness in seeing desire & danger as actors with a role to play in human evolution is evident. The concise concrete yet colourful depiction of title gives “enchanted” a deeper meaning. Poem is crisp, yet flowing with a slightly elusive quality. Excellent title for poem content. I’m faving. Have a happy Youth Day, Su. I’m glad I opened Soup, after being conquered by June 16 shooting images, to be gifted with this Word Art. You made my day. Xx.

Suzette Richards

June 16, 2026 at 2:52 AM

Hi Ghairo. Thank you for your in-depth appraisal of my poem. Yes, the pain that gave rise to Youth Day, is never far from our minds. Poetry has always served as balm for my troubled soul. Blessings, Su

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