Andrea Dietrich Poet Rhyme

My Poem

(I don't see a Rondel form category so I am using "rhyme")

My poem is just a happy carousel
that merely wants to take you round and round.
It has no wish to preach or be profound.
So choose your favorite creature; ride a spell!

A zebra, elephant, horse, and gazelle
go up and down in rhythm with sweet sound.
My poem is just a happy carousel,
that merely wants to take you round and round.

This poem is cousin to the villanelle.
In days of yore in France, it was renowned.
With sole intent to pleasure, not confound,
It flows mellifluously, a rondel!
My poem is just a happy carousel.



For Jared Pickett's "The Rondel" contest

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Gordon Mcconnell November 28, 2018 at 2:23 AM NIce one Andrea, good penning!

Mahtab Bangalee November 27, 2018 at 3:47 AM lovely poem on exposing self writings features

Harry Horsman March 8, 2012 at 9:49 AM you never fail to amaze. wonderful. harry

Kash Poet January 13, 2011 at 11:20 AM Another wonderful poem from your pen!-kashinath

Linda-Marie Sweetheart June 28, 2010 at 4:47 PM Congrats Andrea on your HM in Jared's Rondel contest with this awesome write.. enjoy another special honor my dear friend...with luv from the "Sweetheart" in Hawaii..

Carol Sunshine Brown June 28, 2010 at 10:19 AM Congratulations Andrea on your win in Jared Pickett's contest "The Rondel". Love, Carol

Poet Destroyer A March 30, 2010 at 9:32 AM Round and round like a merry-go- round. I spend my days in a sunrise mall as a kid in a carousel. Imagine the fun I had Around 6&7. Now I can imagine how fun your life is along with your poetry. Good one. About my little fan she is a sweet heart who needs someone. I admire her. I named her little''Little Blue Bird of Rain". She wrote a poem for me. (Destroyer-about a Poet). You should read it. Poet Queen. You get that alot, Right!. Truly your friend.

Skat A March 18, 2010 at 2:45 PM Opps!!! already read this one..A poem 2 go round and round...

Skat A March 4, 2010 at 9:51 PM SINCE I ALWAYS SEE YOUR NAME ON POETRY SOUP. I THOUGHT I SHOULD START READING YOUR OLDER POSTING.. I AM GLAD TO SAY I FOUND THIS ONE REALLY CHARMING . I LOVE THE WAY YOU COMPARE YOUR POETRY TO A FUN CAROUSEL...ENJOYED...

Ernilando Tugaff March 4, 2010 at 6:59 AM LOvely and interesting poem. Thanks for your lovely and honest comment on mine. Ernilando

Lynette Chachere February 25, 2010 at 2:44 PM thats awesome. -This poem is cousin to the villanelle.- and all of the animals you used. i believe your poem here is a zoo(: with many beautiful places. [sending soup mail]

Susan Mills February 1, 2010 at 3:35 PM Such a merry and happy poem! Thanks for reading my poems! -Susan Mills

Virginia Mitchell January 29, 2010 at 3:52 AM Wonderful! Great light hearted poem, with a smooth flow...Thanks for your comment on my poem. : )

Brian Strand January 28, 2010 at 8:03 AM Congrats on your success in Debbie's contest Andrea.Rgds Brian

Kabuteng P.Ink K. January 28, 2010 at 7:34 AM And I totally enjoyed the ride in your carousel! The flow of your poem worked really well, and I really liked the fact that you literally invite your reader to take that ride! Pretty unique approach! PS--I chose the elephant, btw ;) All the best in Brian's contest :)

Connie Marcum Wong January 26, 2010 at 7:30 PM What a great contest entry Andrea. It brought back some happy memories of riding the carousel many years ago. Horses were always my favorite animal. You have an amazing talent for different forms and I look forward to reading more. I hope this one is a winner. Love, Connie

Linda-Marie Sweetheart January 26, 2010 at 2:37 PM Great entry into Brian's contest .. he will be pleased to see us all entering I am sure... this is so wonderfully written too... good luck... thankxxx for your blog comment... it was so fun to read.. glad u left a comment anyway ...maybe this Valentine's Day your hubby will surprise u.... luv.. Linda-Marie..

Gert W. Knop January 26, 2010 at 5:02 AM Hi Andrea, I hope this carousel will never stop! Very nicely penned. Good luck for the contest..Love, Gert

Hgarvey Daniel Esquire January 26, 2010 at 4:43 AM Dear Andrea, It's been a long time since I went Round and Round on a Zebra It was fun Thank-YOU Good Luck in the contest I'll write again when YOU win ALWAYS YOUR Liege...HG SOUP MAIL CALL

David Byrne January 25, 2010 at 9:21 PM Really nice, I'm spinning!

Audrey Haick January 25, 2010 at 6:48 PM Good job, Andrea! Good luck in Brian's "Rondel" Contest! Thank you for the time you take to read and leave kind comments on my poems! Peace and love, Audrey

John Loving Iii January 25, 2010 at 6:28 PM nice work. john

James Fraser January 25, 2010 at 2:08 PM Wonderful read Andrea, its a delight to read >> James

Colleen Bono January 25, 2010 at 1:33 PM very sweet.new poem posted

Elaine George January 25, 2010 at 10:03 AM Andrea. It is indeed! You are so prolific and have such a command of so many forms of poetry. Re: 'Papa was' -We were given the first line - 'I hold three stones' and then we were to weave a story. It was such fun. Love, lainie

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