Introducing the Rhyme Royal

To Geoffrey Chaucer, Pioneer of Rhyme Royal

In days of old, when tales did shape our imaginings,

Chaucer, thou gifted bard of wond'rous might,

Thy verse, like stars, did beam our souls anew,

With "Canterbury" tales in hues of much delight.

With rhyme and rhythm, arras you weave,

From time’s rich lore, thy legacy we adore,

And for thine art, our hearts do thus believe.

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Ode to Chaucer's Life and Legacy

In London’s heart, thy quill did carve its name,

A customs clerk, yet poetry’s true jovial knight,

With humor’s charm and insight’s keen-edged flame,

Thou chronicled the lives in glowing light.

Thy pilgrims’ tales, in woven stories blend,

Through Rhyme Royal’s grace, did mem’ries send,

Chaucer, the bard, forever we commend.

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Geoffrey Chaucer was an English poet, author, and civil servant: Hence the Royal in Rhyme Royal, for everything in the UK is Royal.

Born in London around 1343, Chaucer was the son of a vintner. Now in Googling Vintner, I find: a wine merchant is a Vintner.

For the introduction to the Septet poetry form, thanks Calvin London.

Thanks Calvin London

A SEPTET IS:

A septet is a formation containing exactly seven members. It is commonly associated with musical groups but can be applied to any situation where seven similar things are arranged...