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reflective rondeau
A chapter in the book rondels and rondeaus
I'm Drawn by Tides
by adewpearl
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I'm drawn by tides that beckon me to ride their crest upon the sea, where whales intone their ancient songs and pods of dolphins dance along to plaintive tunes in minor keys. Deep waters yield deep mysteries beneath the roguish, roiling seas, and to those depths where none have gone, I'm drawn by tides. I've heard the blue whales' notes reprise in melancholy harmonies, so summoned by their sirens' song, I know the sea's where I belong. Beguiled to learn her mysteries, I'm drawn by tides. |
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The rondeau is a 15 line poem in three verses. The first verse is composed of five 8 syllable lines with a rhyme scheme of AABBA. The second verse is composed of three 8 syllable lines with rhyme scheme of AAB followed by a shorter refrain line composed of the first words of the first line of verse 1. The third verse is composed of five 8 syllable lines with a rhyme scheme of AABBA followed by the same shorter refrain line.
"reprise" rhymes with "sneeze," not "eyes." I mention this because months ago when I used this word, some reviewers did not realize this.
Blue whales, like humpback whales, are known for their songs, which sound a great deal like prolonged moans. If you have never heard them, google whale songs - many sites online allow you to listen to these most compelling, mournful songs.
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and 2 member cents. "reprise" rhymes with "sneeze," not "eyes." I mention this because months ago when I used this word, some reviewers did not realize this.
Blue whales, like humpback whales, are known for their songs, which sound a great deal like prolonged moans. If you have never heard them, google whale songs - many sites online allow you to listen to these most compelling, mournful songs.
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