Jared Pickett Poet Quatern

Impending Changes

**Quatern**A French form, four quatrain poem similar to the Kyrielle and the Retourne. 
The first line repeats, each stanza in different locations! I like it because the refrain
adds depth and structure!

Impending Changes


Alluring, these pending changes
Everything could fall into place
This heart that has seen much patience
Still, there are steps I need to take

Achieve success, I can't rush fate!
Alluring, these pending changes,
Excitement slowing my heart rate.
Test my theory with vacation!

Paid time off gives motivation,
Decided, once the weather breaks!
Alluring, these pending changes
Tired of normal, I want great!

Stressed, searching for my happy place.
Different, in vision. Ambitious!
Lived to long in fear, my mistake,
Alluring, these pending changes!


Jared Pickett
Asavvy1
2/10/2014

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Monterey Sirak February 19, 2014 at 5:24 AM Great write! The only certainty is that things are going to change. I love how this poem moves to meet and embrace the changes. Jared Pickett February 19, 2014 at 9:59 AM Appreciate it. I like how you give examples as to why you like it, I can dig it!!Asavvy1

Just That Archaic Poet February 18, 2014 at 10:20 AM Your verse reminds me of some similar things I have written. I love the brevity; most of my pieces are short. I like short, sweet and to the point. Based on what I have read, I think you're a quite talented poet. I love good near rhymes and you seem to have a good sense of it, which isn't always easy. I'm going to peruse more of your work soon; I've enjoyed these two pieces I've read; kudos :)

Debbie Guzzi February 18, 2014 at 10:15 AM Very upbeat hopeful loved the use of form! Light & Love

Joe Flach February 13, 2014 at 11:58 PM Nicely done Jared. I like this poetic form, as well. It is a challenge but, when done well, is true poetic art. The repeated line helps ensure continuity and consistency in the verse. Good job.

Nette Onclaud February 13, 2014 at 11:18 AM such a lovely melody of wisdom usin a form i like al lot with such clarity, jarred... truly engaging.. huggs Jared Pickett February 13, 2014 at 11:32 AM Thank you my friend!Asavvy1

Charmaine Chircop February 11, 2014 at 1:31 PM Hi Jared..What a surprise to see your poems once again...An excellent come back..Those pending changes will lead to a happy place if We believe it would..Awesome. Ps-I guess you heard re our Lindamarie right?She loved your friendship so much..Always Charma Jared Pickett February 11, 2014 at 10:19 PM What about LindaMarie?? Thank You for reading my work Charma, You have always been a great friend!!Asavvy1

Vicky Tsiluma February 11, 2014 at 5:47 AM I love it Jared! Well penned! Changes are inevitable and sometimes oh so overwhelming. 'Tired of normal, I want great!' - that line is fitting given the theme. It takes change to bring about great. Very well written! ps, I like how you've taken time to tell us about the form and why you love it. Nice! Jared Pickett February 11, 2014 at 6:31 AM Thank you very much for taking the time out to read my work.Asavvy1