French Canadian Sonnet

This is a form invented by Jose Rizal M. Reyes of the Philippines

2 quatrain + couplet + quatrain

Pentamer or Hexamter

Volta at line 9

Rhyme Scheme: abba cddc ee fggf

Example Poem:

Squawk Talk                        (French Canadian Sonnet)

"I need to have a word with you," the seagull said. 

"You armed with notepad, looking pensively astute." 

"Yes, muse," I mumbled, "go ahead,  you're being cute." 

The seagull squawked and startled me then turned his head. 

"You dolt on doves and rave about the ravens' clout, 

you're high on nightingales, and hummingbirds, and owls. 

You write of raptors' might as they kill birds and fowls 

Yet we're ignored almost. Explain what that's about." 

"Opportunistic, smart, existing everywhere 

with precocial chicks  and flight, why do you care? 

Like man you find your food almost in anyplace, 

and flock with mobbing to dissuade aggressive foes.

You're species' success seems to far outweigh your woes. 

and by the way we do admire your flying grace. 

© Lawrencealot - December 5th, 2012

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