Written for:  Poetic Bloomings2 – InForm Poet – Roundel

Here are basic guidelines:

11 lines
three stanzas (quatrain, tercet, quatrain)
the opening of the first line becomes a refrain of the fourth and 11th lines and rhymes with lines two, five, seven, and nine
rhyme pattern: abaB bab abaB
while there’s no set syllable count per line, the lines within the poem are consistent, except for the refrain lines, which are more concise.

Today marks fifteen years
since my Dad’s departure, my tears.
In glow of candle his face is clear.
Today marks fifteen years

How lucky I felt when he was here,
smiles on those in his company.
Generously did he spread good cheer.

Dad never tired of playing games
or teaching swimming to kids with fears.
Never would he make you feel ashamed.
Today marks fifteen years

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