Poetry Day: Pride Rondelet

Posted on August 28, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

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(A rondelet is a 7-line poem where the first line is repeated on line 3 and 7.  The refrain lines are usually 4 syllables and the other 4 lines are 8.  These were tough, so I hope I got them right.)

Is Pride your sin?

Do you believe yourself a god?

Is Pride your sin?

You will never make a mistake.

Failure is the fault of others.

You are too perfect to take blame.

Is Pride your sin?

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About Charles Yallowitz

Charles E. Yallowitz was born, raised, and educated in New York. Then he spent a few years in Florida, realized his fear of alligators, and moved back to the Empire State. When he isn't working hard on his epic fantasy stories, Charles can be found cooking or going on whatever adventure his son has planned for the day. 'Legends of Windemere' is his first series, but it certainly won't be his last.
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8 Responses to Poetry Day: Pride Rondelet

  2. John W. Howell's avatar John W. Howell says:
    August 28, 2025 at 12:25 pm

    I’ve noticed that Pride has taken on an increased presence in folks. I used to call it privilege but your poem has convinced me it is pride. Well done.

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  3. L. Marie's avatar L. Marie says:
    August 28, 2025 at 12:33 pm

    Is pride my sin? Unfortunately yes sometimes.

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  4. DebyFredericks's avatar DebyFredericks says:
    August 29, 2025 at 7:50 pm

    Of all the sins, this is the only one that really resonates. Not thinking myself perfect, but more thinking I know that I’m doing when maybe I don’t.

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