Thank you for giving my first triolet a chance,
figuring it out was a challenge. At first glance,
I typed A-B-a-A-a-b-A-B to start.
Thank you for giving my first triolet a chance.
I typed A-B-a-A-a-b-A-B. To start,
I wrote four different lines, copy/pasted apart.
Thank you for giving my first triolet a chance,
figuring it out was a challenge at first glance.
Jan. 5, 2022
Chance Poetry Contest
-- Sponsored by: Julia Ward
I did not seek earthly wealth or fame
My life has been rich and full, indeed
I have tried to fairly play the game
I did not seek earthly wealth or fame
In truth, many people know my name
Seems I have sown plenty of good seed
I did not seek earthly wealth or fame
My life has been rich and full, indeed.
I had the privilege of a loving faithful wife
We worked daily side by side together
We were always careful to avoid strife,
Negative attitudes, enemies, and lowlife
Having a strong belief in the good life
We planned to be together forever
I had the privilege of a loving faithful wife
We worked daily side by side together.
It has been utter joy planting good seed
In this garden I proudly call my life
Along the way I helped some souls to feed
It has been utter joy planting good seed
My life has been rich and full, indeed
I have sought to bring pleasure, not strife
It has been utter joy planting good seed
In this garden I proudly call my life.
written April 16, 2022
Dizains and triolets are somewhat similar,
Although triolets are a tiny bit slimmer
And I must admit, the triolet is repetitive
While the dizain rhymes are competitive.
I am inclined to write these poetry forms
Because they follow rather strict norms,
And force upon me discipline in writing,
When the thoughts I have are uninviting.
And when I cannot apply either, or worse,
I tend to slip over and employ free verse.
written June 23, 2021
The Gentle Ride
A light breeze brushed and passed me by
As I rode along the timeless scene,
I marvelled at the pellucid sky,
A light breeze brushed and passed me by.
And overhead I saw a swallow fly,
Effortless, supreme; so very serene.
A light breeze brushed and passed me by,
As I rode along the timeless scene.
On Your Bike
Shifting the steed, hammering the knee
Rainbow warrior leading the quest,
Passing by Mrs Fay Randonee
Shifting the steed, hammering the knee.
Peloton 'sham-Wahs sitting pretty,
Waiting for the ultimate test.
Shifting the steed, hammering the knee
Rainbow warrior leading the quest.
Two Wheels Gone.
On the velocipede with various speed
Sat a dandy horse astride in tweed.
Mrs Penny Farthing, her derrier aflush
Her bone shaker making her all ablush.
Some say she's as daft as a brush,
Many would say she oft dillydallied
On the velocipede with various speed
Sat a dandy horse astride in tweed.
I find I'm blind, I'm cold and lost.
A lesson that this winter's brought.
I'm storm beset and tempest tossed.
I find I'm blind, I'm cold and lost
Dark winter's chill of silver frost
has froze my mind, I'm lost in thought.
I find I'm blind, I'm cold and lost
A lesson that this winter's brought.
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Oh! Now the sun's come out to play
on this once dreary winter's day!
Inviting warmth and love to stay.
Oh! Now the sun's come out to play.
A dash of light, a single ray
has changed my very thoughts today.
Oh! Now the sun's come out to play
on this once dreary winter's day!
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She kissed me so sweet
I am light as air;
Where my two lips meet
She kissed me so sweet.
And the arms of Defeat?
Oh, I'll never be there!
She kissed me so sweet
I am light as air!
_______________________
I sang through the night
And a bright bird flew;
By a lone lamplight
I sang through the night.
Though the whole storm's might
Tore the trees in two,
I sang through the night
And a bright bird flew.
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