About the Poem
To write meaningful poetry when challenged is quite an experience. This poem was a combination of two challenges - not so plain and simple.
First, a paradelle is a specific repetition of lines, with each stanza ending in two lines which use all, and only all, of the words in the previous lines. Also, the last stanza uses all, and only all, of the words from all previous stanzas . . . Secondly, I had to use the phrase "when faced with your face."
ACKKKKKK!
Reflection (a Paradelle) |
| by Nancy Ness |
| Reflection speaks to me Reflection speaks to me Of every bygone day Of every bygone day Reflection of bygone To me speaks every day. Yet when faced with the past Yet when faced with the past When faced with your face thence When faced with your face thence Yet with your face when faced Thence with your face the past Enlightenment I see Enlightenment I see The wisdom in your eyes The wisdom in your eyes I see the wisdom in Your eyes enlightenment. Of every day the past Bygone, reflection faced Thence when reflection speaks Yet in your face I see With wisdom in your eyes Enlightenment to me |
Unfortunately, this author has failed to maintain a valid email address with us. If you know the author, please ask them to contact us with a current email address.
If you especially appreciated this author, we'll be happy to show you where you might find more of their poems
1 Visitor Comments
angelica
personally i think this poem is really good and it has a good meaning to it. I also think that if someone were to read this poem they would enjoy it
All Visitor Comments on this poem have been posted by people who wanted to let the
author know the poem touched their hearts. If you would like to leave a comment of
your own, please Vote for this poem.