Can You See Behind What You See?

Summary

The webpage presents a poetic exploration through the triolet form, complemented by a reflection on the deeper significance of inner beauty and the art of poetry.

Abstract

The website content introduces readers to the triolet poetic form, an 8-line stanza with a French origin that uses repetition of lines to convey a message. The author shares their own triolet, emphasizing the importance of looking beyond appearances to grasp the true essence of things, as inspired by a quote from Helen Keller. The triolet is described as a fun and engaging form due to its repetitive nature, which challenges poets to craft clever lines that resonate throughout the poem. Additionally, the author invites readers to explore other poetic forms through links to their attempts at various poetry styles. The page concludes with a thank you to the readers and a copyright notice asserting the author's rights.

Opinions

The author expresses a preference for the triolet form, suggesting it is one of their favorites due to its clever use of repetition.
There is an emphasis on the idea that true beauty and understanding come from within, not from outward appearances.
The author encourages readers to engage with poetry, suggesting that anyone can enjoy creating their own poems in different forms.
The inclusion of a quote by Helen Keller indicates the author's alignment with the sentiment that the most profound aspects of life are intangible and felt emotionally rather than seen or touched.

My attempt with a triolet poetic form

The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched. They must be felt with the heart. – Helen Keller

Looks often make you foolish and clueless thus, beware you have to be watchful deep within, the goddamn thing’s more ghoulish. looks often make you foolish and clueless. Hear what I say which reflects my trueness not what clothes me, such makes you tumble looks often make you foolish and clueless thus, beware you have to be watchful.

Triolet (tree-o-lay) poetic form is usually a short funny or witty poem that has its origin from the French’s 13th century. It has been associated with the “rondeau” or round poem. Both feature the repetition of a line.

Further, the triolet is an 8-line stanza verse. It has two refrains and two rhymes. The first line (the first refrain), is repeated at the fourth and seventh lines, which gave its name from the French root tri meaning three. What is so fun about this is, it is actually composed of only three different lines. Without further ado, here are the rules in a simple pattern:

A} 1st line (first refrain) B} 2nd line (second refrain) a} 3rd line, rhymes with 1st line A} 4th line; repeat 1st line a} 5th line; rhymes with 1st line b} 6th line; rhymes with 2nd line A} 7th line; repeat 1st line B} 8th line; repeat 2nd line

I am sure you will later discover why this is one of my fave forms. Just think of any clever line that gets repeated every now and then, quickly you’ll easily craft your own triolet. Have fun!

You may also try other poetic forms hereunder:

Thanks so much for reading! Stay well ever.

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