Chapbook Update 19: Elizabeth S. Wolf

Several of the writers used standard poetic forms.  I gave a few examples in the education packet, but not many. Chapbooks are not expected to be in a formal poetry style. So it’s permitted, but not required. However it is a challenge that was accepted. This is a triolet from Take Pleasure from Pain, written by Andre D Underwood. Mr. Underwood resides at the Santa Rosa Correctional Institution in Florida. 

Untrue

I thought that her love was true;

I see clearly now- she was never honest.

She severed my heart in two.

I thought that her love was true;

My red heart crumbles as it turns blue.

I can honestly say that I tried my best.

I thought that her love was true;

I see clearly now- she was never honest.