May Queen

May Villanelle

By Christy MunsonPublished 2 years ago • 1 min read

The light of day, may it not fade

Though pollen flutters to the ground

Let not the May Queen fade to gray

Dance, my darlings, as spritely fae

The birds and bees have come to town

The light of day, may it not fade

A finer world’s been kept at bay

Leaves unfurl green petticoats down

Let not the May Queen fade to gray

Fireflies join the masquerade

Whispers linger and crickets sound

The light of day, may it not fade

Sing, one and all, your fortunes made

Disregard disquieting hounds

Let not the May Queen fade to gray

No pleas for help on this May Day

Dreary winter, let snowflakes drown

The light of day, may it not fade

Let not the May Queen fade to gray

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Author's Notes:
This May themed villanelle poem is written for Mike Singleton - Mikeydred's Mayvillanelle Dollar Prompt unofficial challenge

My words expose what I find real and worth exploring.

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