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Reality Fades

a Triolet poetic form

21 total reviews 
Comment from Bill Schott
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This triolet, Reality Fades, has the proper formatting and lowers the readers into the subfoliage to where life is slowed to what is absolutely necessary.

 Comment Written 07-Jan-2025


reply by the author on 07-Jan-2025
    Thank you Bill!!

    Melissa

Comment from mermaids
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You have a delicious use of words that takes the reader to another place. I love the repeating line " slow droning bees sing serenades." It shows nature in action and even bees can make us feel good. Your poetic form is smooth and has an almost musical feel to it.

 Comment Written 07-Jan-2025


reply by the author on 07-Jan-2025
    Thank you so much for a wonderful review. So glad you enjoyed it!!

    Melissa
Comment from royowen
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What a clever triolet, could described as written almost in monorhyme, but their is a difference, making it quite different with this S addition, well done Melissa, good job, blessings Roy

 Comment Written 07-Jan-2025


reply by the author on 07-Jan-2025
    Thank you Roy... yes, I used the 's' intentionally to match the requirements of the poem, but also grabbed that mono rhyme feel as well. Thanks for catching that :). Hugs, sweet Roy.

    Melissa
reply by royowen on 07-Jan-2025
    Well done
Comment from Begin Again
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So calming, Melissa. Just add a little rippling creek or waterfall and I would be so content to stay. The picture was beautiful but the words added the feeling. Very well done.
Smiles, Carol

 Comment Written 07-Jan-2025


reply by the author on 07-Jan-2025
    Thank you Carol... I will consider the creeks and waterfalls in upcoming verses. They sound charming. :)

    Melissa
Comment from Rachelle Allen
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This was soothing and lovely, with a meter that felt as if I were on a pool raft, indulging in the swells if the most gentle of currents. Just beautiful, Melissa, and topped off with that gorgeous picture!! Xo

 Comment Written 07-Jan-2025


reply by the author on 07-Jan-2025
    Thank You Rachelle. I had not written a Triolet in a long time and thought it was time to take one out and dust it off :). So appreciate you!

    Melissa
reply by Rachelle Allen on 07-Jan-2025
    Like riding a bike - at least for YOU!! Coxo
Comment from Paul McFarland
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That's pretty good, Melissa. I have never tried my hand at that exotic stuff. Maybe someday. That's a nice picture to go along with your poem.

 Comment Written 07-Jan-2025


reply by the author on 07-Jan-2025
    Thank you so much Paul! So glad you enjoyed it.

    Melissa
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
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A charming poem Melissa full of summer fun when we don't mind being in the shade as the sun is hot and we need to be cooled down. I am loving those bee serenades here, love Dolly x

 Comment Written 07-Jan-2025


reply by the author on 07-Jan-2025
    Hi Dolly. Thank you. From your comment, it seems like someone else is talking about bees? Who is it and I will pop over to read their poem. Thanks again.

    Melissa
reply by Dolly'sPoems on 07-Jan-2025
    I meant the one's in your poem Melissa, the bees have long gone in my town x x x
reply by the author on 07-Jan-2025
    I see. Well we have 4 inches of snow on the ground, so bees are scarce here too. LOL. Hugs!
Comment from Marilyn Hamilton
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Beautiful Triolet. I love your repetitive lines. The entire poem gives off a peacefulness and the feeling of a late summer afternoon working its way to twilight. Nice to think about on this chilly winter morning. Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 07-Jan-2025


reply by the author on 07-Jan-2025
    Hello Marilyn. Thank you so much. I haven't written this form in a long time and thought I would take it out and dust if off ;). So appreciate you!!

    Melissa
Comment from Tom Horonzy
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I'm stingy when it comes to giving bonus stars, but once again you hit the ball out of the park. Well done. I enjoyed this immensely, and it may even stir me to try writing a triolet.

 Comment Written 07-Jan-2025


reply by the author on 07-Jan-2025
    Oh Tom, you have made my day with your wonderful words and encouragement. I had fun working within the confines of the Triolet form, but I read Shelley and Thomas Hardy's triolets and became inspired :) thank you so much!!

    Melissa
Comment from June Sargent
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I'd love to escape to this magical place where reality fades amidst the soft and comforting sounds of nature. A beautiful Triolet with perfect rhythm and rhyme. Great artwork as well!

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 Comment Written 07-Jan-2025


reply by the author on 07-Jan-2025
    Thank you June! If I find a doorway into that magical world, I will take you with me :)

    Melissa