In darkling woods ... (Form: Rondeau) |
Betrayal In darkling woods, where fairies play, I spied a path that led away into new realms β unknown, unseen - the entrance to a world of green with promises of a new day. As I began, to my dismay, I saw the signs of its decay: the dying trees, the streams unclean in darkling woods. Accusing fingers, branches gray pointed to how we each betray our bond with nature. I had seen our broken pledge, vile and obscene. I knew that we had gone astray in darkling woods. Notes An entry for Day 7 (the last day ) of "Invalid Item" Prompt: Image Form: Rondeau A Rondeau is a French form, 15 lines long, consisting of three stanzas: a quintet, a quatrain, and a sestet with a rhyme scheme as follows: aabba aabR aabbaR. Lines 9 and 15 are short - a refrain (R) consisting of a phrase taken from line one. The other lines are longer (but all of the same metrical length). darkling - being or occurring in the dark; dark; obscure; vaguely threatening or menacing. Thank you for taking time to read my words. I would appreciate it if you took a moment and left a comment. Your reaction, impressions, criticisms, - yes, even praise are all equally welcome. Ken |