Moments Bequeathed
When Time Stands Still. A villanelle
Moments bequeathed as time stands still,
each day a murmuring heartbeat,
where lifeblood drips from tattered quill.
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I see your tale in dreams unfilled,
a tragic story incomplete.
Moments bequeathed as time stands still.
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The vision fades, an aching chill,
forewarning of a cold deceit,
where lifeblood drips from tattered quill.
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As hearts sing songs of whippoorwill,
the eulogy hums a mournful beat.
Moments bequeathed as time stands still.
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A bitter taste of tears distilled,
with muddled words on empty sheets,
where lifeblood drips from tattered quill.
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Aside a field of daffodils,
an epitaph stands obsolete.
Moments bequeathed as time stands still,
where lifeblood drips from tattered quill.
About the Creator
Cathy holmes
Canadian family girl with a recently discovered love for writing. Other loves include animals and sports.
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Comments (61)
Well done on your top story Cathy.
Very deep and inspiring word play. I love it.
Most welcome for good comments
Congratulations on Top Story!!!❤️❤️
Nice work Cathy! ☺️👏 also you are clocking up the likes here! 😁
Beautifully penned, Cathy and a very strong entry! Congrats on your Awesome Top Story!
Your poetry beautifully weaves a haunting tale, evoking a sense of melancholy and reflection. The repeated refrain adds a poignant rhythm, emphasizing the theme of moments frozen in time. The imagery of a tattered quill and lifeblood dripping resonates with a deep sense of loss and the ephemerality of existence. It's a vivid and emotive piece that leaves a lasting impression. Well done!
So well done Cathy, so very well done! TS congrats!
Cathy, this was breath taking!! Simply wonderful work here!! Congrats on Top Story and Happy New Year!!!
Beautiful as always!
welcome
AWESOMELY BEAUTIFUL. CONGRATULATIONS ON TS STATUS.
This is so beautiful!!!! Congratulations on the top story! ❤❤
Nice
Can someone like my articles pls idk why I don’t have any comments or likes
I have never been more proud of my sister than I am right now. You truly are a poet! I felt like I was reading something by one of the old masters. Truly outstanding work!!!!!!
Congratulations on the Top Story!
This is a beautiful story.Thanks
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Congratulations on the Top Story! This was hauntingly beautiful.
Heartbreaking. Invisi has it right. Poe would be proud.
Omg! This was fantastic… beautiful… it was spot on for this challenge! Incredible job well done Cathy! This poem should be framed and hung on the wall! Congrats! 🎉
Beautiful work, Cathy! I expect to read your name on the list of winners; this is more than worthy. Goodness me. ❤️
Beautiful Cathy! Congrats on top story!!❤️
Back to say congratulations on your Top Story!