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Lovesick Lament

~A villanelle

By Paris RosemontPublished 10 months ago Updated 10 months ago 1 min read
Winner in Villanelle of Regret Challenge
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I’m slipping—losing track of things you said

I’ve never been a fan of long goodbyes

Sometimes I think it’s better that you’re dead

.

Oh, take me back—entwined with you in bed

To tenderness of touch, ecstatic sighs

I’m slipping—losing track of things you said

.

A mad girl chasing ghosts within her head

I cannot let you go—I'd rather die

Sometimes I think it’s better that you’re dead

.

One day I tried to join you—how I sped

toward untimely darkness, ill-devised

I’m slipping—losing track of things you said

.

because my mind’s all muddled, dulled on meds

I’m glad you cannot see me in this guise

Sometimes I think it’s better that you’re dead

.

I keep you safely stowed within my head

My darling, though you’re dimming, still—I try

I’m slipping—losing track of things you said

Sometimes I think it’s better that you’re dead

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About the Creator

Paris Rosemont

Thai Australian poet. Author of poetry collections 'Banana Girl' and 'Barefoot Poetess'.

You may find me at https://www.parisrosemont.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/parisrosemont

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/msparisrose/

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    Written by Paris Rosemont