> Sestinas.  Sestinas were originated by Troubadours in 12th (or so) century
> France.  The form is reputed to be quite difficult and is as follows:
> 
> Sestinas are made up of six stanzas with six lines each, and one envoi at the
> end, with three lines.  The lines (in the french form) are 12 syllables long,
> and follow an iambic pattern.  The english version is Iambic Pentameter.

Is there, per chance, any known music for this particular form? It's
always handy to be able to sing poetry. I notice that you're composing
lines which are of different length than the Provencal, but the music
could presumably be adapted.

Gregory Blount

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