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TOLT refers to the book The Ode Less Travelled, which inspired my current attack of poetic fever. A Pantoum is quite an old rhyme form that originated in the Far East and was brought to France, where it blossomed and then crossed the channel to England, which is where I found it, dusted it off and set it to work. To understand the form, look at how the lines repeat throughout.

Pantoum for Serenity The dogs lie still: one watchful, one at peace How do they always know which role to take? Between them, shared protection does not cease: One ever guarding for the other�s sake. How do they always know which role to take When lying silently upon the floor? One ever guarding for the other�s sake; Unmoving, how could they do any more? When lying silently upon the floor One gives a quiet growl, the other stirs. Unmoving, how could they do any more? The cat strolls safely by and softly purrs. One gives a quiet growl, the other stirs. Between them, shared protection does not cease. The cat strolls safely by and softly purrs; The dogs lie still: one watchful, one at peace. �2008 Susan M. Phillips All rights reserved.

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Reviews of "Pantoum for Serenity (TOLT)"

Reviewed by Andre Bendavi ben-YEHU

Reviewed on February 8, 2008

A poetic feast to entertain the MUSES.

In admiration,

Andre Emmanuel Bendavi ben-YEHU

Reviewed by Cryssa C

Reviewed on February 7, 2008

Too difficult for my blood... I am impressed. :~)
I tried to write an Englyn rhyme but Charlie flunked BOTH of my endeavors. (I think she didn't like the subject matter of my second one... hee, hee, hee...)

Cryssa :~)

Reviewed by Charlie

Reviewed on February 7, 2008

So that's how it looks when it's done. Very interesting--and in iambic pentameter to boot! Very impressive. I'll give it a go... --Charlie

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