On An Old Roundel On An Old Roundel Poem By Algernon Charles Swinburne

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Table of Contents

1. What is a Rondel Poem?
2. How to Write Rondel Poetry
3. What are the Rules of Rondel Poetry?
4. Examples of Rondel Poetry
5. What is the Difference Between a Rondel and a Roundel?

What is a Rondel Poem?

A rondel poem is a type of French poetry that consists of 13 lines in three stanzas. The first and second stanzas have four lines each, and the third stanza has five lines. The rhyming scheme is ABAB in the first two stanzas and ABABBA in the third stanza. The first few words of the first line are repeated as a refrain in the second and third stanzas. This gives the poem a musical quality and makes it easy to memorize.

Rondel poetry was popular in the 14th and 15th centuries, and it was often used for love poems. Today, poets still use the rondel form to write about a variety of topics.

How to Write Rondel Poetry

If you want to write a rondel poem, follow these steps:

1. Choose a topic for your poem.
2. Decide on the refrain you will use in the second and third stanzas. This should be a few words from the first line of the poem.
3. Write the first stanza, following the ABAB rhyme scheme.
4. Use the refrain in the second and third stanzas, following the ABABBA rhyme scheme.
5. Make sure the poem flows smoothly and has a musical quality. You may need to revise the poem several times to achieve this.

What are the Rules of Rondel Poetry?

The rules of rondel poetry are as follows:

1. The poem consists of 13 lines in three stanzas.
2. The first and second stanzas have four lines each, and the third stanza has five lines.
3. The rhyming scheme is ABAB in the first two stanzas and ABABBA in the third stanza.
4. The first few words of the first line are repeated as a refrain in the second and third stanzas.
5. The poem should have a musical quality and flow smoothly.

Examples of Rondel Poetry

Here is an example of a rondel poem:

 In dreams, I see you once again, A love I thought I'd lost for good, A chance to hold you, if I would, But then I wake, and all is pain. In dreams, I see you once again, And though I know it's not real, I cling to how I used to feel, And try to make it last in vain. In dreams, I see you once again, A love I thought I'd lost for good. 

What is the Difference Between a Rondel and a Roundel?

The terms "rondel" and "roundel" are sometimes used interchangeably, but they actually refer to two different forms of poetry. A rondel is a French form of poetry that consists of 13 lines in three stanzas, while a roundel is an English form of poetry that consists of 11 lines in three stanzas. The rhyming scheme of a roundel is ABABABR in the first two stanzas and ABABR in the third stanza. The "R" represents a refrain, which is repeated in the first and third stanzas.

Conclusion

Rondel poetry is a beautiful and musical form of poetry that has been around for centuries. If you want to try your hand at writing a rondel poem, just remember to follow the rules of the form and choose a topic that inspires you. With practice and patience, you can create a poem that is both meaningful and musical.