by Veronica Hosking
Member since:
August 12, 2008

KISS - A rondelet for mindful poetry

August 03, 2012 09:47 PM UTC
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Short is the key
Keep it simple stupid - or KISS
Short is the key
Follow my example you'll see
Syllable count can run amiss
And rhyming pattern hit or miss
Short is the key

 

 

Okay I gave the rondelet another try.  I think I hit both the syllable count and rhyming pattern this time. :D  But I know someone will let me know if something is off.

 

Comments: 24

Kevin E. Aug 3, 2012, 9:53pm UTC
Very fun poem!
Benita K. Aug 3, 2012, 10:00pm UTC
Excellent. I'll do the syllable count in a little while.
Veronica Hosking Aug 3, 2012, 10:07pm UTC
Thanks! I mispronounce words and it throws off the syllable count at times.
May Xue Aug 3, 2012, 10:01pm UTC
I remember our English teacher told us about the KISS.
Veronica Hosking Aug 3, 2012, 10:05pm UTC
Yes English majors LOVE acronyms.
Susan Budig - Mindful Poet Aug 6, 2012, 3:58pm UTC
Which is why I was not an English major.
Debbie W. Aug 3, 2012, 10:04pm UTC
You did keep it simple! And, so smartly done!
Veronica Hosking Aug 3, 2012, 10:08pm UTC
Thank you, Debbie.
Katryn D. Aug 3, 2012, 10:08pm UTC
I see a lot of places just say KIS...hmmm...
Veronica Hosking Aug 3, 2012, 10:09pm UTC
political correctness no one wants to say stupid or s%^&head.
Betty S. Aug 3, 2012, 10:46pm UTC
Note from preachers wife in the collection plate said Kiss. After church the pastor thanked .his wife for sending him a kiss .. She said," That wasn't a kiss it meant Keep It Short Stupid
Veronica Hosking Aug 3, 2012, 11:56pm UTC
Smart spouse ;)
Mustafa Demiri Aug 3, 2012, 11:12pm UTC
I think it's right on key.
Veronica Hosking Aug 3, 2012, 11:54pm UTC
Funny. Love the compliment.
Janet "Jax" B. Aug 4, 2012, 12:01am UTC
Great job...and I think it's right on!
Veronica Hosking Aug 4, 2012, 12:07am UTC
Thanks, Jax.
JOHN BECK Aug 4, 2012, 6:46am UTC
Someone? :) Yes, this is a great example and should be helpful to others trying the form.
Veronica Hosking Aug 4, 2012, 10:54am UTC
Sorry, I was going to write John but I thought it would be awkward if someone else pointed out an error first.
JOHN BECK Aug 4, 2012, 12:28pm UTC
:)
Susan Budig - Mindful Poet Aug 6, 2012, 3:59pm UTC
Spot-on and clever.

A fine rondelet at Mindful Poetry's feature page!
A. F. Stewart Aug 7, 2012, 11:13am UTC
A delightful poem.
Veronica Hosking Aug 7, 2012, 5:21pm UTC
And a fun one to write.

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