PATTERNS ‘ N POETRY

Patterns ‘N Poetry, Standard Edition, includes the Rondeau poetry format and the patterns for the closely related patterns for the Roundel and Rondine. The Rondeau, sometimes spelled Rondo is often confused with other forms with similar spelling: Rondel, Rondelet, , Roundelay, Rondeau Redoublé, Roundel and Rondine. But only the Rondine and the Roundel poetry formats are like Rondeau. Continue reading

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The Villanelle is a form of poetry introduced in the 16th Century in France. It is related to the Spanish poetry form Villancico. The English version was introduced in the 19th Century, and in fact most Villanelles are written in English. It is a form many poets love writing with an equal number or more afraid. The limitation of two rhymes make it a challenge as the use of refrain. Continue reading

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