Okay, here’s a Villanelle, attempting to capture the formality and evocative nature often associated with the form, leaning into a somewhat melancholic tone – a common thread in French poetry.
The shadows lengthen, violet and deep,
A stillness settles, silent and profound,
Where memory’s echoes softly sleep.
The scent of rain upon the stones asleep,
A fragile beauty, utterly unbound,
A stillness settles, silent and deep.
The world dissolves, a promise incomplete,
Lost in the solace of a muted sound,
A stillness settles, silent and deep.
Each fading colour, bittersweet to keep,
A whispered regret upon the ground,
A stillness settles, silent and deep.
The heart remembers, secrets it will reap,
With ghosts of moments, gently crowned,
A stillness settles, silent and deep.
And in this quiet, fragile truth I keep,
A solace found, profoundly profound,
A stillness settles, silent and deep,
A stillness settles, silent and deep.
Notes on the Choices & Considerations:
- Rhyme Scheme: The Villanelle adheres strictly to the ABA ABA ABA ABA ABA ABAA rhyme scheme.
- Refrain: The two key lines (“A stillness settles, silent and deep”) repeat throughout the poem, acting as the refrain. This is a defining feature.
- Tone: I aimed for a tone that’s reflective and slightly mournful, a style that often resonates within French poetry, particularly in Romantic and Symbolist periods.
- Imagery: I used images associated with twilight, rain, and fading beauty, aiming for a classic, evocative feel.
- Formal Language: I’ve used relatively formal language to give the poem a sense of tradition.
Would you like me to try a Villanelle with a different theme, mood, or perhaps incorporating a specific subject matter?
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