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Triolet
A French verse form. Its rhyme scheme is ABaAabAB and all lines are in iambic tetrameter; the first, fourth and seventh lines are identical, as are the second and final lines, thereby making the initial and final couplets identical as well. The features of the Triolet are: 8 lines. Two rhymes. 5 of the 8 lines are repeated or refrain lines. First line repeats at the 4th and 7th lines. Second line repeats at the 8th line.

I find her wandering through my dreams, fresh footsteps left in memory’s dust. Whenever I think of her, it seems I find her wandering through my dreams. And hear the anguish of silent screams lamenting that she betrayed my trust. I find her wandering through my dreams, fresh footsteps left in memory’s dust. Lamenting that she betrayed my trust, a single tear trickles down my cheek. And I steel my heart, declining lust, lamenting that she betrayed my trust. For two to merge as one, love's a must, and what she offered wasn't unique. Lamenting that she betrayed my trust, a single tear trickles down my cheek. 5/20/2021 Try a Triolet Poetry Contest Sponsored by: Kim Merryman

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Kim Merryman

Date: 5/25/2021 8:30:00 PM

A hauntingly beautiful triolet, Emile! Congrats on your 1st place win in my contest! Blessings, Kim M

Emile Pinet
Date: 5/26/2021 7:21:00 AM

Thanks Kim, I appreciate both the placement and your comments my friend, Emile.

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 5/25/2021 12:27:00 PM

Wow is this impressive Emile. The emotions you were able to pack into these lines is incredible and most beautiful! Congratulations on your deserving top win. I loved this poem. Blessings xxoo

Emile Pinet
Date: 5/25/2021 1:01:00 PM

Thanks Connie, I am touched by your words and humbled by your praise my friend, Emile.

Sam Kauffman

Date: 5/25/2021 10:41:00 AM

Such an image of unrequited love, Emile. Wonderfully written. We feel that painful yearning of "dust." Great word choices. Congratulations my friend on your win.

Emile Pinet
Date: 5/25/2021 1:00:00 PM

Thanks Sam, for your wonderful review and support... as always your comments are welcomed and appreciated. Emile.

Christuraj Alex

Date: 5/24/2021 10:38:00 PM

Great Imagination. Congratulations!

Emile Pinet
Date: 5/25/2021 6:23:00 AM

Thanks Christuraj, your comments are appreciated my friend, Emile.

Joanna Daniel

Date: 5/24/2021 9:45:00 PM

A wonderful write, Emile, congratulations:)

Emile Pinet
Date: 5/25/2021 6:24:00 AM

Thanks Jo, your comments are appreciated my friend, Emile.

L Milton Hankins

Date: 5/20/2021 7:00:00 PM

Beautiful writing, Emile. Incidentally, your interlocking triolet poem, written sometime ago, first introduced me to the form. I liked it and have used it several times now. Thanks!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 5/21/2021 12:19:00 PM

Thanks. I'll look forward to reading it.

Emile Pinet
Date: 5/21/2021 6:49:00 AM

Thanks Milt, I did write this as an interlocking triolet poem, but I was informed that only one stanza was acceptable, therefor I will post the other half of this poem when the contest is over my friend, Emile.