I doubt if I can write this way
Perhaps though if I believe it
The voices chatter and they say
I doubt if I can write this way
Faith in me gets in the way
My confidence I omit
I doubt if I can write this way
Perhaps though if I believe it
This poem is written as a challenge write in a form called Triolets.
An early form of French Poetry dating back to the early 13th Century.
Posted at http://onestoppoetry.com/2011/03/one-stop-poetry-form-triolet-by-guest-host-shan-hendry.html
I have not seen anyone do a Triolet in a while you did wonderful on this one!!!
ReplyDeleteBelief is everything and your belief has present a beautiful and thoughtful write..truly enjoyed it...thank you...bkm
ReplyDeleteYou dod a sterling job, it's gunny how we doubt ourselves continually!! Triolet form is great here, strong refrains the only notes on form are on the iambs
ReplyDelete*faith in me gets in the way* has one stress too little (don't count syllables count stresses and could be changed to my faith in me gets in the way
Also my confidence I omit...could be chants ti
No confidence have I in lit? Or a similar line?
Otherwise bravo! I hope to see you next week!