Anais Vionet Poet Rhyme

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The River of Rhyme

I'm standing close by a river of rhyme,
where words cascade, in endless pantomime,
each line is a ripple, on the rugose water's crest,
but the chaotic current seems a randomized mess.

I see waves of words riding swells of sonnet,
into concrete verse, only to crash upon it.
There are dark plaintive whirlpools of elegy
and swirling haikus kissing off sharp envoi.

This river of rhyme could wash me away,
with its desperate currents of poetic dismay.
Its sensual verses can become a toxic wine,
oh, God, don’t let me drown in the river of rhyme.

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John Gondolf July 30, 2023 at 8:38 AM You never were one to care much for rhyming poetry and this rhyme states your feelings well. I have to agree with you, I like your stories the best. Anais Vionet July 30, 2023 at 1:12 PM Too true - but a story will be next! (With a small, imbedded poem.)

David Kavanagh July 29, 2023 at 12:49 PM I think we’re all drowning in your river of rhyme Anais, exceptional display of poetic prowess shown here, cheers David Anais Vionet July 29, 2023 at 1:36 PM Thanks David!

Jan Allison July 29, 2023 at 11:28 AM may your river of rhyme continue to flow Anais , this is beautifully penned:-) hugs Jan xx Anais Vionet July 29, 2023 at 1:36 PM Thank you!