This written word
Burned in ink forever like time--
This written word.
It remains unspoken, unheard.
All of life, but silently chimes
In the rhythm of soundless, bold rhymes.
This written word.
postscript
DFC day 27. It appears I am writing all the odd ones first. I shall go back and do the even ones tomorrow. The rondelet is a French form with a specific rhyme scheme and syllabic count, though without specific rhythm.