Sotto Poet Poet Rondeau Redouble

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The Garden of Altruism

Friends are medicine for a wounded heart, and vitamins for a hopeful soul. -By Steve Maraboli


Awe-inspiring gracious waves shine and glow,
While wondrous egos glare in divine allusion,
Stout wings of ethical drive and bathetic flow,
Despite two dear souls on the dual lexicon.

Affinity will acquire strength by connection,
What opulence to recognize when we grow,
Where all bands together instead of division,
Awe-inspiring gracious waves shine and glow.  

An iconic dear friend might carry a picadillo,
As yet, he could be utterly adept at actuation,
Eagerly heed a loyal pal as well as the vile blow,
While wondrous egos glare in divine allusion.
  
Utterly friends were missing due to abrasion,
A day of willingly sharing and harmony show,
Confidence in contact, fastidious with passion,
Stout wings of ethical drive and bathetic flow.

Distinct voes seem cordial and could endow,
Fidelity and supple ease are a few of passion,
As dear fellows developed grasp, I recall how,
Despite two dear souls on the dual lexicon.

That's kind of what pure friends richly bestow,
Quest mates wisely select the long companion,
Just effortlessness where unflagging reliance glow,
We shouldn't set a value on heartfelt compassion,
                                   Brilliant waves illuminate.

Written: June 05, 2022

A RONDEAU REDOUBLE POEM Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: L MILTON HANKINS

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Bill Baker June 14, 2022 at 4:25 PM Words of wisdom and a fine Rondeau Redouble, Lasaad. The video attached brought back many feelings and emotions from my time in Southeast Asia. Much to think about. The flow and repetition were very engaging. Bill

Unseeking Seeker June 6, 2022 at 8:43 PM An outstanding write, Sotto! How beautifully and artistically you have nuanced the rhythm and flow and in perfect geometry too. Winner all the way! I’m not sure about the last line refrain rule though

Eve Roper June 6, 2022 at 6:56 PM Harmony is so important between friends and family.. as we are I hope here on Soup.. Love the verse.. Blessings friend

Evelyn Judy Buehler June 6, 2022 at 11:07 AM Though I have never attempted this form of poetry, I find your rondeau redouble to be very lovely and deep. Blessings, Evelyn

Swetha Vangaveti June 6, 2022 at 10:42 AM "Eagerly heed a loyal pal as well as the vile paw, While wondrous egos glare in divine allusion". How true these lines are!

Demetrios Trifiatis June 6, 2022 at 8:36 AM Your soul sings and the melody your thoughts produce, regardless of the criticism of the style, enchants the heart and mind of your readers, my friend, Lasaad! Ideas are more important! God bless you!

Victor Buhagiar June 6, 2022 at 7:05 AM "Utterly friends were missing due to abrasion," Interesting poem though I prefer simplicity.

Charles Reese June 6, 2022 at 6:54 AM An interesting attempt of this style. The Rondea Redouble is a very tough style to write in. While very heartfelt it seems you messed up the rhyme pattern in the 3rd verse, flaw and paw introduce a 3rd rhyme when only 2 are allowed. The judge for this style will probably disqualify you for that flaw. You might want to check out the 2 I've done "Life's Seven Seas" and " The Shards of Life? Both in iambic pentameter.

Vijay Pandit June 6, 2022 at 4:33 AM In times of need true friends come through. Selfless always shine in their good deeds.

Valsa George June 5, 2022 at 9:29 PM "Affinity will acquire strength by connection, What opulence to recognize when we grow, Where all bands together instead of division, Awe-inspiring gracious waves shine and glow." Love this poem on the strength of friendship, especially the stanza quoted above, written in your own inimitable style, dear poet friend .....