What do you think of this new rondel (my first ever)?

Question: What do you think of this new rondel (my first ever)!?

Before the dusk has settled low
Before the hour has grown too late
I pause once more to ruminate
On all the pangs of life below,
On all the things I cannot know -
The myst'ries of Time's vast estate
Before the dusk has settled low
Before the hour has grown too late!.

And in my head and heart they sow
A question none can explicate:
How far doth reach the hand of Fate!?
And how far have I left to go
Before the dusk has settled low!?

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As to the structure, I am not experienced to comment, but as to the words and flow, superb! My compliments!. Www@QuestionHome@Com

A query to inform me, a description of a rondel is two 4 line stanzas, and a 3rd 5 line stanza!. The rhyming pattern seems perfect to this novice!. Was your 1st stanza meant to be two!? Ok, the technical stuff is over!.
It is a gift to have this time of life to meditate more, appreciate more!.
to quote the Psalmist, Teach us to number our days!.
And my words, sip a glass of wine, on the porch in an old rocker, listen to tree frogs!. Paradise enow!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

That's a very nice rondel!. Ah! "Ruminat" That's a new word to me! And I understand your thoughts very well!. That's exactly how I think/feel sometimes!. Your poem was very eloquent!. Thank you for sharing!.

Best regards,
Lull? Rhymesmith

*Edit*
Hello,
I started to write a sonnet about mutual love!. What do you think of its first quatrain!?

Isn’t love a sunny sky whose azure
Heart of immeasurable boundaries
Is fondly warmed by his mistress, so pure
In light and love and faithful gauderies
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Very nice!Www@QuestionHome@Com