Forms in Poetry (traditional and non-traditional): A Certain Slant of Sadness (Villanelle?)

Friday, April 6, 2007

A Certain Slant of Sadness (Villanelle?)

(PROC, Vilanelle is a "rustic" form born in Italy, adopted by France, arriving in England in 1800s. 19 lines in the following rhyme scheme: aba aba aba aba aba abaa) Notwithstanding a certain slant of sadness Wanting more connections without and within Before long I lose myself in old gladness... Sign in to see full entry.

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