Today’s dVerse invitation is to compose a dizain on any theme. The dizain is a 10-line French poetic form, traditionally composed of a single stanza. It follows a strict rhyme scheme of ABABBCCDCD and typically uses 10 syllables per line. Popularized by French poets in the 15th and 16th centuries, it has also been adapted by English writers.
I look at my desktop – all is tidy
Yet analysis shows it is crowded
Not surprising, as today is Friday
Week’s activities displayed unshrouded
Though concealed in a stack that seems clouded
A book by Carter on themes ethereal
A cash access submission that is serial
Car registration that will soon come due
Something I wrote while ministerial
The list goes on and on; my how it grew!
(c) Dennis Ryle October 2025
Wondering Pilgrim 
Looks like my desk and I can relate to the growing list. Love the rhyming verses specially the last part. Thanks for joining in.
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Thank you, Grace. I enjoyed the challenge, not having encountered a dizain until now.
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👍🏼🙂
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What wonderful rhymes!
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Nicely done with the form. The rhymes make the quite ordinary scene very interesting. 👏
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Ah… all those things we must do…. spent the morning sitting waiting for a tiny adjustment on my car…
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I dare not show you a picture of my desktop, sigh, and you think yours is crowded…Great write!
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Wonderful! And so relatable.
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All the things keep piling up.
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