A River of No Return
Vilanelle
The moment stilled, just you and I
Your watchful gaze in sweet repose
Caught unaware beneath a mackerel sky
*
The current gathers, drifts on by
That fragrant place where sagebrush grows
The moment stilled, just you and I
*
If you would turn and catch my eye
And speak of love that ebbs and flows
Caught unaware beneath a mackerel sky
*
I’d see again, the dragonfly
Cut-throats, blue-winged Olives, Rainbows
The moment stilled, just you and I
*
But before the Fall, the seeds bone dry
Borne on a fiery wind that blows
Caught unaware beneath a mackerel sky
*
The flames consume your startled cry
The yellow cottonwood explodes
The moment stilled, just you and I
caught unaware beneath a mackerel sky
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Stephanie Ginger
Writer, screenwriter, poet, playwright, journalist. I love the drama of life: long, short, on the page or on the screen but always character-driven.
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Hi Sg - Although way out of the popular 'Gen' demographics, and not into contest, as I scroll through your 'eclectic' presentations *I've subscribed with pleasure. Actually, Stephanie, I'm just - Heartsy - for your Cutest-Dog-Ever. Fun: Such a Creative Writers Fishy 'Mackerel Sky' Reach. btw; I see that you interact with my bff, Kristen, she has such 'Grace.' Jk, Jay Kantor, Chatsworth, California 'Senior' Vocal Author - Vocal Village Community -
To be caught in furtive glance, filled with longing but devoid of daring.
Your poem is a poignant portrayal of a moment frozen in time, encapsulating the tranquility and sudden upheaval of nature's beauty and its transformative power.
This was so poignant and emotionally yet so beautifully written! Loved your Villanelle?
Oh wow! Fantastic villanelle, Stephanie!