The Kyrielle is a French form written in Quatrain verses.
Each Quatrain contains a repeated final line or phrase as a refrain.
There is no limit to the number of verses, but three is the required minimum.
Normal rhyme structure is a/a/b/B, c/c/b/B, d/d/b/B, etc; with B being the refrain line.
Alternate structure is a/b/a/B, c/b/c/B, d/b/d/B, etc; with B being the refrain or repeated line. Mine is in iambic meter, composed of eight syllables (4 feet) per line, but line length is author's choice.
Painting: "Lonely" in oils, by Sergei Chepik
If you would like to try this beautifully expressive form and need help, just let me know.
It can be used for any emotion, mood, or topic.
Constructive (well meant) comments and criticism are always welcome! : )
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Where's gone your shelter for my storm,
what of love spent ... in lifetime schemes,
when all turns cold, who'll keep me warm?
I'll hold you Softly ~ in my dreams.
WOW!! I love this part, this is a wonderful write. I like your image you used as well
very nicely written
Posted 1 Month Ago
1 of 1 people found this review constructive.
3 Weeks Ago
Hi, JB 🐞
With such an effulgent review as yours, why would I want another? And, th.. read moreHi, JB 🐞
With such an effulgent review as yours, why would I want another? And, that you love anything about my humble poetry, think it's wonderful, and nicely written certainly sets the page warmly aglow.
Thank you you ever-so gratefully for gifting a smile! ⁓ Richard🖌
This a very touching piece especially because I'm thousands of miles away from my each week for the lass ten years. So here you have conveyed the sentiment of my often thoughts and of countless others who have found true love. For this we thank you.
It is I who has returned to "grasp the beauty of your mind" and again delve into this beautifully written but sad piece of poetry. A very lovely but heartbreaking piece you have again shared my dear Sir. 🌹 Angelheart
Posted 7 Years Ago
1 of 1 people found this review constructive.
6 Years Ago
Thank you Angel, ever-so dearly.
The warmth and expressed appreciation and enjoyment in your .. read moreThank you Angel, ever-so dearly.
The warmth and expressed appreciation and enjoyment in your beautiful words are the sweet gratification an olde bard longs for … huge to you! ⁓ Richard : )
Days turn to pain I cannot show,
nights into ever-endless streams.
Reaching to find I'm lonely; though,
I’ll hold you Softly ~ in my dreams.
WHAT AN AMAZING START. EXTREMELY TOUCHING, DEEP AND VIRILE.
Where's gone your shelter for my storm,
what of love spent ... in lifetime schemes,
when all turns cold, who'll keep me warm?
THIS IS OUT OF THE WORLD.
I CAN'T EXPRESS IN WORDS, REVIEW WON'T BE ENOUGH TO TELL YOU HOW BEAUTIFUL YOU HAVE WRITTEN
Wow... this is perfect! I love the perfect crisp of rhyming in your poem...
Posted 7 Years Ago
1 of 1 people found this review constructive.
7 Years Ago
Thank you, Sir,
Your comments and praise are certainly warmly and gratefully appreciated! ⁓.. read moreThank you, Sir,
Your comments and praise are certainly warmly and gratefully appreciated! ⁓ Richard : )
Loneliness is frequently placed on a pedestal or on a cross.. either tribute or retribution for or of the past. Surely as you infer in your finely voiced poem, it's due to feeling unloved, to wanting another, to feeling unlovable in spite of..
Your knowledge has no bounds, Richard, you teach, inspire.. and feel.. the latter making the best teacher. Perhaps.
Posted 7 Years Ago
1 of 1 people found this review constructive.
7 Years Ago
If there is one thing you've proven is true, Em, it's knowing when I see your name as reviewer for o.. read moreIf there is one thing you've proven is true, Em, it's knowing when I see your name as reviewer for one of my poems, there will be no doubt I will be left blessed with a smile, my mind with comfort, and a distinct awareness that I am no longer misunderstood, unappreciated, or alone.
Your praise comes wrapped in warming ease, familiarity, and often an underlying sense of gentle affection.
You make me feel recognized, understood, revered, and enjoyed.
You gently brim my heart and eyes; thank you ever-so sincerely, Em; it is always my pleasure to write for and share with you … smiles 'n hugs! ⁓ Richard : )
7 Years Ago
And would you believe it, friend and mentor.. I don't charge a cent! :)
7 Years Ago
If you did, Em … for such wondrously treasured enthrallment, I would gladly pay it! ; )
No need for that, i know a joke when i see it, Am more than willing to send someone to the naughty s.. read moreNo need for that, i know a joke when i see it, Am more than willing to send someone to the naughty stair if needed! :)
7 Years Ago
Oh, you mean the 'sin bin'? I know all about that!
I am ever in awe of the beauty you convey in your poetry. Your loneliness spans a world of hurt and yet knowing that all that is left is to hold you softly in my dreams.
Posted 7 Years Ago
1 of 1 people found this review constructive.
7 Years Ago
Hi, Dave! : )
It's taken a time for me to come across your finely worded and appreciated revi.. read moreHi, Dave! : )
It's taken a time for me to come across your finely worded and appreciated review, my friend, but no that I have, it is with my most grateful thanks this response is given your most gracious enjoyment and praise … bless you your good heart and soul! ⁓ Richard
Richard - you make it so easy to respond positively to what you do. I wish I were only half as good.. read moreRichard - you make it so easy to respond positively to what you do. I wish I were only half as good as you.
7 Years Ago
Dave,
I enjoyed and learned a lot from your writing, My Friend.
7 Years Ago
Thank you, Richard, you are very kind.
Take care - Dave
Wow. I can feel your longingness beautifully written. Loved it.
Posted 7 Years Ago
1 of 1 people found this review constructive.
7 Years Ago
Thank you, Najam,
for your brief, yet, grasping, praising love of this rather poignant work �.. read moreThank you, Najam,
for your brief, yet, grasping, praising love of this rather poignant work … may you never know ceaseless loneliness.
Many blessings to you! ⁓ Richard : )
Wow. You say thanks so beautifully 😊 your way of showing gratitude is so poetic. You're always we.. read moreWow. You say thanks so beautifully 😊 your way of showing gratitude is so poetic. You're always welcome. It really touched my heart no one has ever said me thank you in such a pleasing manner. I thank you.
Gosh, Maria!
I can think of no more gratifying words in review from a wonderful poetess to a .. read moreGosh, Maria!
I can think of no more gratifying words in review from a wonderful poetess to a hopeful bard, than those of hers that express such awe of his humble efforts that she is struck speechless! ; )
Big hugs, Dear Lady-Poet✨ ⁓ Richard
7 Years Ago
Richard.. honestly, I would say more.. but I am so much pleased to read such a brilliant poem ( and .. read moreRichard.. honestly, I would say more.. but I am so much pleased to read such a brilliant poem ( and hurt at the same time) that my first reaction was to say " I am speechless" I found my soul in your poem..
7 Years Ago
Oh-MY, Maria!
You ever feel blessed to have been specially chosen for recognition or an honor.. read moreOh-MY, Maria!
You ever feel blessed to have been specially chosen for recognition or an honor, for your heart to swell from the sheer bliss of the moment … this is the way your expressed emotions and feelings make me feel.
Thank you, M'Lady … most humbly! ⁓ Richard 😌
My warmest gratitude to you, Dear Authoress, for reading and feeling in your depths, the essence of .. read moreMy warmest gratitude to you, Dear Authoress, for reading and feeling in your depths, the essence of my humble poetic efforts! Hugs to you! ⁓ Richard : )
when all else dims, you'll be my light.
I'll hold you Softly ~ in my dreams
Amazing, thank you for sharing
Posted 7 Years Ago
1 of 1 people found this review constructive.
7 Years Ago
Thank you for reading and for such a nice compliment.
The lines you've chosen epitomize the p.. read moreThank you for reading and for such a nice compliment.
The lines you've chosen epitomize the poem, I think.
You are most welcome, Cara! ⁓ Richard