tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10238581.post110729352606302403..comments2023-10-07T08:52:16.715-07:00Comments on The Virtual World: The 20 Minute VillanellePeterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11435013887780629734noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10238581.post-1107315552760682162005-02-01T19:39:00.000-08:002005-02-01T19:39:00.000-08:00A villanelle tried to kill me in college. I like ...A villanelle tried to kill me in college. I like this exercise. It adds a bit of dash and fun to something that felt like pouring boiling water across my arms.Kelli Russell Agodon - Book of Kellshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01798460634708905783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10238581.post-1107311482322259272005-02-01T18:31:00.000-08:002005-02-01T18:31:00.000-08:00C Dale: I agree, it's a tough form, and "One Art" ...C Dale: I agree, it's a tough form, and "One Art" is the most amazing example I know. After reading it, it's hard to even try to write one, but every now and then I am tempted. In the exercise, with it's ridiculously short time guidelines, I am hoping to "let go" and let the writing come somewhat mysteriously and automatically. Just to see what happens.Peterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11435013887780629734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10238581.post-1107310864881199532005-02-01T18:21:00.000-08:002005-02-01T18:21:00.000-08:00Thank you so much for your very sweet words. Now ...Thank you so much for your very sweet words. Now I'll try a vilanelle!!!!<br /><br />xoLLaurelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15813510279708043487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10238581.post-1107306065597575932005-02-01T17:01:00.000-08:002005-02-01T17:01:00.000-08:00Lord, do I hate the villanelle. Actually, let me ...Lord, do I hate the villanelle. Actually, let me re-phrase that: Lord do I hate trying to write a villanelle. It isn't an easy form. I guess this is why I am most impressed when someone can do it well. Think Bishop's "One Art," Dylan Thomas' "Do Not Go Gentle," Roethke's "The Waking,," Justice's "In Memory of the Unknown Poet, Robert Boardman Vaughn," and a few others. I have one villanelle C. Dalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17270640200393742125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10238581.post-1107300293030166912005-02-01T15:24:00.000-08:002005-02-01T15:24:00.000-08:00Wonderful post, Peter, and tasty, too!
AlbertoWonderful post, Peter, and tasty, too!<br /><br />AlbertoChatyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15981021142138636539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10238581.post-1107299939422148782005-02-01T15:18:00.000-08:002005-02-01T15:18:00.000-08:00Hi Jennifer:
I love your variation!
No, I am awfu...Hi Jennifer:<br />I love your variation!<br /><br />No, I am awful at writing in form. I did get a villanelle the other day, but it ain't pretty. This post is really quite tongue in cheek. <br />--PeterPeterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11435013887780629734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10238581.post-1107297370831358822005-02-01T14:36:00.000-08:002005-02-01T14:36:00.000-08:00I have a slight adjustment to your time scheme:
1...I have a <I>slight</I> adjustment to your time scheme:<br /><br />1) Think of something you are obsessed by. (5 seconds)<br />2) Write an interesting rhymed couplet about it. These will become your repeating A and A’ lines. (2 hours)<br />3) Divide the above A-A’ couplet in two, and quickly write 5-8 new rhymed partners for each one. From these you will choose your “a” lines. (5 hours)<br /><br /Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05430139558985282218noreply@blogger.com