Idle words dance; leaves in the wind. (Form: Kyrielle Sonnet) |
| Inspiration Idle words dance; leaves in the wind. I walk the streets, somewhat chagrined, as they whirl about unconfined. Their magic takes root in my mind. Within myself, I come to see the treasures amongst the debris. Reality is left behind. Their magic takes root in my mind. Words take on a life of their own with images, hither unknown, lifting dark veils from eyes once blind. Their magic takes root in my mind. Idle words dance; leaves in the wind. Their magic takes root in my mind. An entry for Round 61 of "Invalid Item" Prompt: My ideas usually come not at my desk writing but in the midst of living. -- Anais Nin Form: Kyrielle Sonnet - consists of 14 lines (three rhyming quatrain stanzas and a non-rhyming couplet). Just like the traditional Kyrielle poem, the Kyrielle Sonnet also has a repeating line or phrase as a refrain (usually appearing as the last line of each stanza). Each line within the Kyrielle Sonnet consists of only eight syllables. Rhyme: AabB, ccbB, ddbB, AB |