PLIANT (Kyrielle)

I stand with pride, I know it all
Though you can see, I bow, I fall
Whenever wind whispers my name
I bend my knees but stay the same

Whatever life would offer me
I will accept but I'm still free
I know how odd, it's like a game
I bend my knees but stay the same

The joy life brings would make me smile
Though sadness gazes for a while
When there's a will, just keep the flame
I bend my knees but stay the same

When sorrow's there to walk with me
Eyes are open to let me see
I'll still walk through yet like a lame
I bend my knees but stay the same

When sunbeam's there to scorch my skin
I wouldn't runaway or shin
I'll walk with pride but not with fame
I bend my knees but stay the same

When rain is there to stay with me
I'll never cry for I can see
It comes to heal, care for my name
I bend my knees but stay the same

That's how I live, how strong I am
Though storms may pass, though troubles come
I am still me, I'm on my frame
I bend my knees but stay the same.

Author's Note

A Kyrielle is a French form of rhyming poetry written in quatrains (a stanza consisting of 4 lines), and each quatrain contains a repeating line or phrase as a refrain (usually appearing as the last line of each stanza). Each line within the poem consists of only eight syllables. There is no limit to the amount of stanzas a Kyrielle may have, but three is considered the accepted minimum.

Some popular rhyming schemes for a Kyrielle are: aabB, ccbB, ddbB, with B being the repeated line, or abaB, cbcB, dbdB.

Mixing up the rhyme scheme is possible for an unusual pattern of: axaZ, bxbZ, cxcZ, dxdZ, etc. with Z being the repeated line.

The rhyme pattern is completely up to the poet.

Credits to: http://www.shadowpoetry.com/resources/wip/kyrielle.html

Reviews

[SquinklaPsyOps]

The message in the poem could be that there is pride in all of us or
that there is pride in the smallest things
that could be unnoticed that play a function in the world around us

The notes of the author indicate that the poem was very nicely planned and constructed for a broad audience, Congratulations

[Dhaye]

Thanks for dropping by.

[icelandicblue]

This is lovely and strong. No matter which way the wind blows or how strong it is you bend but do not break only to straighten up ready for the next onslaught. I like the format of the Kyrielle as well.

[Dhaye]

Thanks, ice. Glad you like this one. Welcome to my page!

[MsJewel]

That's how I live, how strong I am
Though storms may pass, though troubles come
I am still me, I'm on my frame
I bend my knees but stay the same.

Love, love, love this! This form fits your inspirational words so well. Beautiful writing my friend

:) Julie

[Dhaye]

Thank you, Ms. J. Your kind words are inspiring as well. Best wishes! =)

[Bright Ocean Star]

Beautiful, Dhaye. So many memorable lines, but the ones that stand out to me the most are..."When sorrow's there to walk with me/eyes are open to let me see/I'll still walk through yet like a lame/I'll bend my knees but stay the same"...thank you for sharing this with us.

[Dhaye]

Thanks for the kind words, Anne/ BOS.

[Raymond Federle]

I will bend like a reed in the wind. Fantastic poem!!!! :)

[Dhaye]

Aww...thanks, Ray.

[Twisted Words (Tom)]

Poetry is a great source... or maybe more accurately a destiny of insight. And the world could certainly use more insight! Nicely done. -Tom

[Dhaye]

Thanks for dropping by on my page, Tom.

[Twisted Words (Tom)]

For dropping what on your page?... oh!! dropping BY! haha, yes my pleasure.

[Dhaye]

LOL. Your pen name is really apt for you. You're funny!

[ms. barrie]

stunning imagery, bending but never breaking...a very uplifting poem that renders the
reader a smile upon their face. you have quite a gifted pen not to mention poetic discipline
to follow such form/meter. I was barely able to pen a sonnet!

exquisite write...that i will re visit...reminders. Thank you for sharing, and for that bit
of info in your Author's note. Be well & Happy Easter :)

[Dhaye]

Thank you so much, BJ. I appreciate your visit especially your kind words.

[ms. barrie]

you're very welcome, Dhaye. the pleasure was all mine :)

[Rachelle]

I learn something new from you each time, Sis!
Beautiful poetry that should be set in melody. (Hint!)
Hugs, dear friend!

[Dhaye]

Thanks, sis.

[Coyote Poetry]

"That's how I live, how strong I am
Though storms may pass, though troubles come
I am still me, "
I liked the poem. You taught me a new words also. I know bamboo. Pretty stuff material. We must survive many storms and keep afloat. The closing lines were perfect. Thank you for sharing the excellent poetry.
Coyote

[Dhaye]

Thanks a lot, CP.

[Eddie Davis]

Nicely done, though I hadn't heard of this type of poetry by name, I think I have actually seen some of this style before.

[Dhaye]

Oh, yes, Eddie. Actually it's one of the traditional forms of poetry...though we're not just aware of it. There are many forms of poetry that I have to re-introduce and it's my pleasure to to do it.
Thank you for dropping by here, Eddie. You're a constantly supportive. God bless!