A Virelai

[LP P]

So beautiful. You find exquisite beauty in everything, thanks for sharing it with us.

[A. Christine Myers]

Thank you so much, Lynda! It is a place of marvelous beauty. XX

[Chen Rafaeli]

...it's too beautiful for words

somehow one hears it as a song too

[A. Christine Myers]

Many many thanks, dear Chen. I think often the old French forms, such as this, tend to carry that feeling of song. That is my theory anyway! ;-)

[Jody L. Collins]

Amy, this is remarkable... thank you for a bittersweet poem in a new-to-me form.

[A. Christine Myers]

Thank you very much, Jody! It's a bittersweet place to watch. This is my first-ever virelai, but hopefully not the last...

[Mark Rico]

Bravo! I've never seen that form before, but you've inspired me to try it. Such a musical, melancholy poem, exquisitely crafted and laid out.

[A. Christine Myers]

Thanks so very much, Mark. In the past I've hesitated to try the old French forms such as the virelai--they always look like such a challenge! But I think I'm in love with this one now. I'll look forward to seeing yours!

[Weston Parker]

I liked the shooting stars outspeeding the swans.

[A. Christine Myers]

Thanks so much, Wes--the shooting stars are wonderful to watch here. :)