~~ a rondine ~~
by tkbrown
Take away this; then replace it with that, give little thought for the things to be lost-- the value they held or replacement cost. The morning will bring a new coat and hat; 'Twill wrap-up warmer than the one thrown out, bolster the image and smooth the way flat. Take away this. New thoughts, new ways will remove tit for tat, excluding habits known to increase frost, forbidding views of traditional host, supplanting the old with new voice in chat. Take away this.
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Take Away This . . .
~~ Poetic Form Commentary ~~
by tkbrown
While the rondine form in poetry has traditionally been utilized as a romantic vent, my use of the format has — from the beginning — taken a different course. When my mind conjures a rondine, it tends to address irony by focusing on a specific word whose original intent focused one direction but often presents a view taking a divergent path.
With this rendition of the rondine, I have taken my variance up a notch to address political concerns and somber reality. Since the coronavirus sidelined our world’s best laid plans a few years back, our whole outlook on life has seemed to change — and I am not sure it has been for the betterment of our society as a whole. Therefore, I have tried to be the voice of many who are unsure whether or not to speak out.
My past tendencies of a poetic nature have presented themselves in batches of a particular form. Thus, I am inclined to believe this will be the case in this venue. I have written political satire before–though I am not sure this is satirical. As you read, contemplate what the poem says to you, and please scroll down to “Like” if you appreciate what I have written. Then post a comment letting me know what you think. Does the rondine enhance the message presented–pro or con, I would like to hear your thoughts.
Thank You for reading. I appreciate you!
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Photo Above: by Steve Johnson @Unsplash.com.
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