The River that Flows (Kyrielle)

by Larry Chamberlin   Feb 21, 2012


Bank eroded by wat'ry hand
river current ripples sinewed,
levees breach, carry silt and sand
as it flows forth the land's renewed.

Floods are god's gift to those who grow
'spite how others have them construed;
old man marks twain before the blow
as it flows forth the land's renewed.

Such fertile ground brings bumper crop
my soil and soul with life imbued
your fellowship is flood stage top
as it flows forth the land's renewed.

NOTE: A Kyrielle is a French form of Rhyming Poetry written in quatrains (a stanza consisting of 4 lines), and each quatrain contains a repeating line or phrase as a refrain (usually appearing as the last line of each stanza). Each line within the poem consists of only eight syllables. There is no limit to the amount of stanzas a Kyrielle may have, but three is considered the accepted minimum. ...
The rhyme pattern is completely up to the poet.
From http://www.shadowpoetry.com/resources/wip/kyrielle.html

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  • 12 years ago

    by Karla

    Kyrielle is a difficult format. The repetition can weaken the whole poem but yours are full of beauty and added such a charm. Bravo my friend. Flawless piece.

  • 12 years ago

    by PinkyPrincess

    Larry, this poem is magnificent. I like that you wrote a different form, Kyrielle, which I never heard of until now... and I can tell how it's a challenging structure but well done! You not only wrote a great poem, but you followed a complex structure, and I think that's really wonderful.

    I really like the line that you chose as the refrain. It really put the poem together. Great job!

    I'm honored to be part of the lovely club you describe in this poem <3 it's nice to have you as our Godfather! =)

  • 12 years ago

    by Tara Kay

    Larry, I loved this piece.

    It was so warming to read,
    and I love the title so much too.

    I like how you did this in a Kyrielle form, worked well, and loved the imagery alot as well.

    You are the godfather of the club, and you always pen amazing pieces, like this one, I just love it :)

  • 12 years ago

    by Yakori bint Muhammed

    This is very enticing and heart warming. Using nature gives it a more homely aura. This is an exquisite piece from the, 'Noble and Prolific Poet for poets'. I thought using the 'g' in God is better and preferable in upper case not lower case. I love this, it should win. We flowing together is moving and lovely. Magnificent.

  • 12 years ago

    by Meme

    You made sure that we all flow to the same direction, the Godfather of our club, the voice of wisdom that echoes in every corner.

    Loved the poem Larry, loved the thoughts and emotions that are put into it.

    May we all flow together.
    Bless you <3

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