Written in July 2026
A Oh hear the crown of Northshield’s call
B1 We recognize what’s true and fair
B2 That Peter Joynar is a Beare
a It is our right, the Crown sees all
b The kingdom shines though all his works
A Oh hear the crown of Northshield’s call
B1 We recognize what’s true and fair
a Beare of Northshield, standing tall
b With arts and talents so diverse
b In every effort he exerts
A Oh hear the crown of Northshield’s call
B1 We recognize what’s true and fair
B2 That Peter Joynar is our Beare.
Chaucerian Roundel structure
13 lines
Rhyme scheme: A B1 B2 / a b A B1 / a b b A B1 B2
Typically in iambic pentameter
14th century England/France
Mysie reached out to see if I had any ideas for a scroll text for Peter's Beare. I sat on it for a few days and came up with this. The Chaucerian Roundel is a new form for me, and I found it both entertaining and challenging. Ensuring that the repeating lines made sense within multiple contexts was of particular interest.
Scroll by Mistress Mysie