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

Copyright © | Year Posted 2010



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Date: 11/28/2018 2:23:00 AM
NIce one Andrea, good penning!
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Date: 11/27/2018 3:47:00 AM
lovely poem on exposing self writings features
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Date: 3/8/2012 9:49:00 AM
you never fail to amaze. wonderful. harry
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Date: 1/13/2011 11:20:00 AM
Another wonderful poem from your pen!-kashinath
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Date: 6/28/2010 4:47:00 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..
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Date: 6/28/2010 10:19:00 AM
Congratulations Andrea on your win in Jared Pickett's contest "The Rondel". Love, Carol
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Date: 3/30/2010 9:32:00 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.
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Date: 3/18/2010 2:45:00 PM
Opps!!! already read this one..A poem 2 go round and round...
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Date: 3/4/2010 9:51:00 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...
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Date: 3/4/2010 6:59:00 AM
LOvely and interesting poem. Thanks for your lovely and honest comment on mine. Ernilando
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Date: 2/25/2010 2:44:00 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]
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Date: 2/1/2010 3:35:00 PM
Such a merry and happy poem! Thanks for reading my poems! -Susan Mills
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Date: 1/29/2010 3:52:00 AM
Wonderful! Great light hearted poem, with a smooth flow...Thanks for your comment on my poem. : )
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Date: 1/28/2010 8:03:00 AM
Congrats on your success in Debbie's contest Andrea.Rgds Brian
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Date: 1/28/2010 7:34:00 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 :)
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Date: 1/26/2010 7:30:00 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
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Date: 1/26/2010 2:37:00 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..
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Date: 1/26/2010 5:02:00 AM
Hi Andrea, I hope this carousel will never stop! Very nicely penned. Good luck for the contest..Love, Gert
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Date: 1/26/2010 4:43:00 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
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Date: 1/25/2010 9:21:00 PM
Really nice, I'm spinning!
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Date: 1/25/2010 6:48:00 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
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Date: 1/25/2010 6:28:00 PM
nice work. john
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Date: 1/25/2010 2:08:00 PM
Wonderful read Andrea, its a delight to read >> James
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Date: 1/25/2010 1:33:00 PM
very sweet.new poem posted
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Date: 1/25/2010 10:03:00 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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