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Triolet

Triolet
A Triolet is an eight-line poetic form that relies on repetition and a strict rhyme scheme. Its structure is as follows: The first line is repeated as the fourth and seventh lines. The second line is repeated as the eighth line. The rhyme scheme is ABaAabAB, where uppercase letters represent repeated lines and lowercase letters represent rhyming lines.
Lines 1, 4, and 7 are identical (using the same exact words).
Lines 2 and 8 are identical (same exact words).
The other lines rhyme accordingly.


The Weeping Rains
The weeping rains return again, (A)
They sing of dreams that slip away. (B)
Soft sighs drift down the windowpane. (a)
The weeping rains return again,(A)
They rattle on the weathered vane, (a)
And drip on golden leaves astray. (b)
The weeping rains return again, (A)
They sing of dreams that slip away. (B)

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About the Author: Sarah B. Royal

Sarah B. Royal’s writing defies convention. Her poetry and prose traverse the boundaries between structure and spontaneity, often weaving together philosophical inquiry, cultural reflection, and personal narrative. With a background in experimental literature, she is known for crafting works that challenge readers to engage intellectually and emotionally.

Her acclaimed palindrome performance play, 777 – A Story of Idol Worship and Murder, showcases her fascination with mirrored storytelling and thematic symmetry. In o x ∞ = ♥: The Poet and The Mathematician, Royal explores the intersection of poetic intuition and mathematical logic, revealing a unique voice that is both analytical and lyrical.

Royal’s collections—such as Lost in the Lost and Found, Haiku For You, Lantern and Tanka Too, and the WoPoLi Chapbook Series—highlight her commitment to neurodivergent expression and poetic experimentation. Whether through childhood verse or contemporary fusion poetry, her work invites readers into a world where language is both a tool and a playground.

Sarah B. Royal continues to expand the possibilities of poetic form, offering readers a deeply personal yet universally resonant experience. Her writing is a testament to the power of creative risk, intellectual depth, and emotional authenticity.

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