Hello, My Name is Distance {Trijan Refrain}

by dollwithafrown   Jun 19, 2007


Don't come too close, or I may snap;
My heart in somewhat weak.
I always thought I'd miss the trap,
Yet now my life is bleak.
They ruined my world so profoundly,
No longer do I sleep soundly.
--They ruined my life,
--They ruined my life,
And walked away so proudly.

I'll only say hello, if you
Make a promise right here:
Do not hurt me, always stay true,
Or else I'll flow my tears.
Don't break me down, don't drown me;
I'm a fragile thing, you will see.
--Don't break me down,
--Don't break me down,
Only one click will make me flee.

So let me introduce myself:
People call me "Distance",
Not a toy lying on a shelf,
I'm a real existence.
I need some loving from someone,
A boy who will bring back the sun.
--I need some love,
--I need some love,
So please, I do not want to run.

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The Trijan Refrain, created by Jan Turner, consists of three 9-line stanzas, for a total of 27 lines.
Line 1 is the same in all three stanzas, although a variation of the form is not to repeat the same line
at the beginning of each stanza. In other words, the beginning line of each stanza can be different.
The first four syllables of line 5 in each stanza are repeated as the double-refrain for lines 7 and 8.
The Trijan Refrain is a rhyming poem with a set meter and rhyme scheme as follows:

Rhyme scheme: a/b/a/b/c/c/d,d refrain of first 4 words of line five /c

Meter: 8/6/8/6/8/8/4,4 refrain/8

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  • 16 years ago

    by Loved In Hell

    This is a great poem very true feelings expressed in a unique way great job

    laura

  • 16 years ago

    by Debbie

    How endearing. The subject's sensitivity and impulsiveness was indeed apparent throughout the written material. Its fear of pain and sorrow, based on a past experience, wrought its detachment from the world. Yet the concluding stanza was paradoxical to the other stanzas, for it gave me an impression of someone longing to be unrestricted and hoping to love and be loved. It's a beautiful piece, nonetheless. Thanks so much for sharing. ~Marian

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