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Stars Grow Cold

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A rondelet.

The stars grow cold To bleak stones that do not inspire The stars grow cold When nature's hands go weak and old As the trees no longer respire And no more has men to aspire The stars grow cold

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Joseph May

Date: 5/9/2025 3:22:00 PM

Congrats on your win, Very nicely penned

Vanya Evangeline
Date: 5/10/2025 2:13:00 AM

Thanks, Joseph. It was a nice contest, I love learning about new forms.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 4/30/2025 1:39:00 PM

Very nicely done, Vanya. Profound too

Vanya Evangeline
Date: 5/10/2025 2:12:00 AM

Thank you, Andrea.

kjeld vk

Date: 4/26/2025 9:52:00 AM

Dear Vanya, I really enjoyed your rondelet, The stars grow cold! The repeating line gives it a strong, sad rhythm that pulls me in. Your images of cold stars and dying trees paint a vivid picture of loss. It’s a short poem, but it feels deep and moving. Thank you for sharing this beautiful work! Best, Kjeld VK

Vanya Evangeline
Date: 5/10/2025 2:14:00 AM

Thanks, kjeld. It seems that rondelet are typically more pastoral mood, so I'm not sure if I did mine rightly. Glad you liked it though.