I Chose

An attempt at Chaucerian Rondel

I Chose

I chose your tender love to keep me warm  

laid my weary head upon your breast                       

and was glad that we two did exist.              

 

When bitter winter came with raging storm

I reached out when I saw you through the mist        

I chose your tender love to keep me warm.

 

And I promised to shelter you from harm                

so that you would never again be sad                       

and now your sweet heart makes me oh so glad      

I chose your tender love to keep me warm.

 

 

27/04/15

Reviews

[sereenaoutloud]

oh some much need warmth for the blazing cold over there! :)
this is very beautiful romantic write!

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Thank you so much Sereena.

[andrew mitchell]

I too am not acquainted with Rondel format but if this is it then its all for one and one for all! beyond my capabilities. Such a find writer you are John.

[John Alexander McFadyen]

You are too kind dear sir! I simply followed the formula for the Chaucerian Rondel. Many thanks Andrew

[andrew mitchell]

John another beautiful piece. From the Scottish pen the love did flow! Meanwhile outside your window Scottish men throw logs and boulders in the air! lol to say hurry up man! we want a wee dash of your finest whiskey! lol

[Tom McRoberts]

This is a really sweet piece, John. Conjures images of on the floor, by the fire. I'm not particularly educated on the Rondel form, so I'll look it up. Keep it up!

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Thanks Tom this is my first attempt at it. I only discovered it this morning.

[Devanshu Rajput]

This rondel is a spot on! You have adhered to the style and delivered a fantastic poem!

Enjoyed reading it.

Devanshu

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Many thanks Devanshu

[Jamestown]

well written and expressed,
I chose your tender love to keep me warm:(
Fantastic choice, love is never cold,
Thanks for sharing and b-blessed!

[John Alexander McFadyen]

My thanks JT for such a warm review!