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Triolet, Rondel, and Rondelet: Variation is the Spice of Life

By Tania Runyan 2 Comments

Yant Flat at sunset rondeau poetry form

Author Tania Runyan played with the prompts in ‘How to Write a Form Poem’ and wrote a triolet, rondel & rondelet in 1 day. Difficult, but fun!

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Poetry Prompt: Your heart (and Rondeau) On Your Sleeve

By Heather Eure 16 Comments

rondeau on your sleeve prompt

Many poets write with their heart on their sleeve. Those who wrote rondeau poems are no exception. Learn about the heart-felt sentiments of two famous rondeau poems and create one of your very own.

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Rentrement of Compulsion: How to Write a Rondeau Infographic

By Will Willingham 14 Comments

Rondeau Infographic Cover Image

Feeling compelled to write a rondeau? Let our fun Rentrement of Compulsion infographic help get you started and learn how to write a rondeau poem.

Filed Under: Blog, Infographics, poetry, poetry humor, poetry teaching resources, Rondeau

Poetry Prompt: The Thoroughly Modern Rondeau

By Heather Eure 8 Comments

modern rondeau poetry prompt

Join us as we explore rondeau poetry a little further and learn what sets apart a modern rondeau from its middle age counterparts. Bring your 21st century sensibilities along and write a thoroughly modern rondeau with us.

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Poetry Prompt: A Rondeau You Can Dance To

By Heather Eure 13 Comments

musical rondeau poetry prompt

Step back in time to the 13th century and learn a little about the musical rondeau and the rock stars of the day. Then, choose your own favorite song and create a thoroughly modern version of the rondeau. Join us!

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R is for Rondeau: Poetry Prompt

By Heather Eure 6 Comments

r is for rondeau

From the poems and songs of French troubadours of the 12th and 13th centuries, the Rondeau was born. Learn more about this poetry form and create a rondeau poem of your own.

Filed Under: Blog, poetry prompt, poetry teaching resources, Rondeau, writer's group resources, writing prompt, writing prompts

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