Class of 62
catty rondo (corrected)10 total reviews
Comment from Joy Graham
This is a new poetry form to me. It sure has a lot of repeating lines. You have employed this form well. I like your repeating lines. They work well each time they're introduced. I see a few of my old high school friends occasionally. It's amazing how much we all changed over the years. I guess a little bit of growing up did me good lol!
reply by the author on 18-Aug-2017
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This is a new poetry form to me. It sure has a lot of repeating lines. You have employed this form well. I like your repeating lines. They work well each time they're introduced. I see a few of my old high school friends occasionally. It's amazing how much we all changed over the years. I guess a little bit of growing up did me good lol!
Comment Written 18-Aug-2017
reply by the author on 18-Aug-2017
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This form is a bit complicated for me, juggling the repeats and the message and the cycling rhyme scheme. Thanks very much for reading and reviewing.
Comment from frierajac
Thanks for posting the form as I don't know if I care to go into it. Perhaps for the elderly and children? I like your realistic take on it. I did think that it could lend itself ( the form) to being a bit sloshy.
reply by the author on 17-Aug-2017
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Thanks for posting the form as I don't know if I care to go into it. Perhaps for the elderly and children? I like your realistic take on it. I did think that it could lend itself ( the form) to being a bit sloshy.
Comment Written 17-Aug-2017
reply by the author on 17-Aug-2017
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Why climb a mountain? 'Cause it's there? I seriously doubt I'll tackle another Catena Rondo. I wish I had the fire in the gut to bear down and really write, but most everything has been said already. Thanks very much for reading and reviewing.
Comment from Pearl Edwards
I've never been to a class reunion but you almost make it sound like fun Red and I could imagine that tall tales of success would well be told. With this Catena Rondo form the second line in each verse is the 1st and 4th line of the following verse until the end, when the first verse is repeated as you've done.
cheers and catch you on the weekend
cheers
reply by the author on 17-Aug-2017
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I've never been to a class reunion but you almost make it sound like fun Red and I could imagine that tall tales of success would well be told. With this Catena Rondo form the second line in each verse is the 1st and 4th line of the following verse until the end, when the first verse is repeated as you've done.
cheers and catch you on the weekend
cheers
Comment Written 17-Aug-2017
reply by the author on 17-Aug-2017
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I just wrote the instructions down letter for letter, with the capitalized lines repeated exactly ABbA, BCcB, etc. I have no clue
to this style other than that. So, the fourth stanza should have been DEeD, and the fifth EFfE? But, what is practice for? Thanks for reading and reviewing.
Comment from Sandra du Plessis
A very well-written Catena Rondo. A reunion of the class of 62 gather at the diner just outside town. All are older now, memories of years ago come back while it rains outside you all dig in and eat.
reply by the author on 17-Aug-2017
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A very well-written Catena Rondo. A reunion of the class of 62 gather at the diner just outside town. All are older now, memories of years ago come back while it rains outside you all dig in and eat.
Comment Written 17-Aug-2017
reply by the author on 17-Aug-2017
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I did not see the pattern in the rhymes at first, but I think I have it now. Oh, my verses are valid, but two are missing. Thanks for reading and reviewing.
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I noticed that it is not quite right, I had some connection problrlems at the time of my review and let it go by. I picked up through yours that I also missed a stanza. I will post mine tomorrow.
Comment from nbonner
I liked the flow of the poem and the imagery used. I've never been to a class reunion, not sure I'd want to go (wasn't very poplar). Thanks for sharing, N.B
reply by the author on 17-Aug-2017
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I liked the flow of the poem and the imagery used. I've never been to a class reunion, not sure I'd want to go (wasn't very poplar). Thanks for sharing, N.B
Comment Written 17-Aug-2017
reply by the author on 17-Aug-2017
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I ignored invitations until the fiftieth yearly one, after I retired. The class of 62 is an oddly likable bunch-what's left. The Catena Rondo is not my favorite style of poem, but I enjoy experimenting. Thanks very much for reading and reviewing.
Comment from Walu Feral
G'day Red.
A great little piece, mate. This is an interesting form of poetry, a bit hard for this old bloke to write, but, interesting all the same.
I wasn't at school long enough for a reunion lol.
Well done.
Cheers Fez
reply by the author on 17-Aug-2017
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G'day Red.
A great little piece, mate. This is an interesting form of poetry, a bit hard for this old bloke to write, but, interesting all the same.
I wasn't at school long enough for a reunion lol.
Well done.
Cheers Fez
Comment Written 16-Aug-2017
reply by the author on 17-Aug-2017
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Thanks very much, Fez. Sometimes I get in over my head in this poetry stuff. Cheers.
Comment from Janilou
It's an interesting poem, although I do have to say I had a little trouble reading the words "shit" and "eat" in the same lines. LOL
Other than that it certainly is a clever poem and you had me picturing them sitting and talking, boasting, reminiscing together.
I didn't find anything to correct.
Jan
reply by the author on 17-Aug-2017
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It's an interesting poem, although I do have to say I had a little trouble reading the words "shit" and "eat" in the same lines. LOL
Other than that it certainly is a clever poem and you had me picturing them sitting and talking, boasting, reminiscing together.
I didn't find anything to correct.
Jan
Comment Written 16-Aug-2017
reply by the author on 17-Aug-2017
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Shows my 1960s military experience, I guess, where idle chatter was shooting the stuff. I have stopped putting language warnings on things I hear on prime-time TV...perhaps I should. Thanks very much for reading and reviewing.
Comment from damommy
This is outstanding. Your repeating lines fit together like a hand in glove.
I hope this isn't as hard as it looks. You did a fantastic job.
reply by the author on 17-Aug-2017
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This is outstanding. Your repeating lines fit together like a hand in glove.
I hope this isn't as hard as it looks. You did a fantastic job.
Comment Written 16-Aug-2017
reply by the author on 17-Aug-2017
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I used a rhyming pattern out of plumb, following the instructions to the letter. I left out EFfE, etc. But I think I see the light, now.
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I haven't even tried it yet. Been too busy. My new washer died and I've been wrestling with Lowe's about that. But you've inspired me. I may give it a go. 8-)
Comment from Jannypan (Jan)
Well, LIJ, I would say you are ready for the real potlatch this Saturday. You picked a great topic for your poem. Even with the many repeated lines, everything makes great sense. The lines jump out & shout 'I am repeat.' They fit in nicely with the story & flow of the poem.
I imagine there was a lot of s@&t being thrown around about
the years since graduating.
Good job & thanks for sharing. Jan
reply by the author on 16-Aug-2017
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Well, LIJ, I would say you are ready for the real potlatch this Saturday. You picked a great topic for your poem. Even with the many repeated lines, everything makes great sense. The lines jump out & shout 'I am repeat.' They fit in nicely with the story & flow of the poem.
I imagine there was a lot of s@&t being thrown around about
the years since graduating.
Good job & thanks for sharing. Jan
Comment Written 16-Aug-2017
reply by the author on 16-Aug-2017
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Those get-- togethers are a tempest of BS, for sure. I think we have lost 23 of the original 73 graduates. about average, I suppose. About thirty made it to the reunion, bringing 25 spouses-a medium crowd. Thanks very much for reading and reviewing.
Comment from BOO ghost
BOO's favorite quatrain: At a diner outside of town,
as spurts of August rain come down,
waitress lugs tea pitchers around
at a diner outside of town.
A real dandy. Life is cotton candy.
BOO-tastic!
reply by the author on 16-Aug-2017
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BOO's favorite quatrain: At a diner outside of town,
as spurts of August rain come down,
waitress lugs tea pitchers around
at a diner outside of town.
A real dandy. Life is cotton candy.
BOO-tastic!
Comment Written 16-Aug-2017
reply by the author on 16-Aug-2017
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The Log Cabin restaurant, Ga, 52 West, the Gilmer County High School Class of 1962. I think the Catena Rondo repeats itself a hair too much...Fried chicken, field peas, taters and gravy...thanks for reading and reviewing.
