Comment from Carol Clark2

Excellent

Thanks for the explanation of the Rondeau. You did a nice job on the variety of rhyming words in each stanza. The refrain lines bring the reader back to the beginning of the poem each time. This is a cute expression of family love and little daughters growing up. Blessings. Carol

 Comment Written 07-Apr-2024

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reply by the author on 08-Apr-2024

Thanks, Carol.

Comment from June Sargent

Excellent

I thoroughly enjoyed this rondeau about pretty pink pajamas! It flowed beautifully and painted a picture of happy times shared by girls growing up as typical sisters. Lovely addition to your book.

 Comment Written 07-Apr-2024

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reply by the author on 08-Apr-2024

Thanks, June.

Comment from karenina

Excellent

I liked your "slightly altered" rondeau form last time. (I've been there and done that and like to call it a variation too)

Nothing wrong with that, but this one seems true to form and your rhymes are spot on.

I was the only girl in my family but had moods to align and I surely loved my pink pajamas!

Great job. You're a trooper signing on for the NaPoWriMo!

Karenina

 Comment Written 07-Apr-2024

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reply by the author on 08-Apr-2024

Thanks, Karenina. I hope I can keep up with the NaPoWriMo challenge.

reply by karenina on 08-Apr-2024

I'm sure you will. I've never done it. Maybe next year?

Comment from Dolly'sPoems

Excellent

This is a sweet natured poem Ginda and I grew up in a household with mainly females and there were tears and tantrums! I loved your rhymes and sentiments here, love Dolly x x x

 Comment Written 07-Apr-2024

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reply by the author on 08-Apr-2024

Thanks, Dolly.

Comment from RodG

Excellent

I really enjoyed this poem about all the females in your family and how they got along. A rondeau is so challenging, yet you make the form look simple with your well-chosen rhymes and superb two-line refrain. Rod

 Comment Written 07-Apr-2024

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reply by the author on 07-Apr-2024

Thank you, Rod, for such kind and encouraging words. Yes, a Rondeau was quite a challenge, as evidenced by the one I did yesterday, only to realize I had not followed the rhyme scheme accurately. So I called that one a "non-traditional Rondeau". Have a great Sunday.

Comment from Debbie D'Arcy

Excellent

This is absolutely charming and I'm sorry I've missed your previous six poems. The image and presentation are perfect and your selection of this repetitive verse form accords so well with all those alliterative "pretty pink pajamas." You set yourself a challenge with that rhyming pattern and didn't disappoint. The only thing that jarred slightly was the "did" (of the sun did shine). Personally, I would have preferred "would." An excellent post, nonetheless, and I admire your pluck with this April challenge, Ginda! Well done! Debbie

 Comment Written 07-Apr-2024

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reply by the author on 07-Apr-2024

I so appreciate your suggestion and have made the change. Thanks so very much. I have set myself up for a challenge, with trying different styles for the thirty days of NaPoWriMo. Other poems (chapters) can be found in my book, Love is in the Air. Have a wonderful Sunday. Hope the sun is shining wherever you are.

reply by Debbie D'Arcy on 07-Apr-2024

I'm pleased I could help and it sounds much better. That 'did' word for some reason always sounds wrong to me. And Paul Manton used to feel the same. No sunshine here, just rain and tupperware skies:(( Have a great day!