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P a r s e c s

The distance Love is willing to travel.

By Lamar WigginsPublished 4 months ago Updated 4 months ago 1 min read
Runner-Up in Villanelle Challenge
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P a r s e c s
Photo by Rampal Singh on Unsplash

Remove that scarred blanket covered with regret

and bathe in light of a distant, blazing star.

The speed of love is radiant, never forget.

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Darkness, a figment in this endless pirouette,

can never overshadow your brilliant avatar.

Remove that scarred blanket covered with regret.

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Symbiosis, coexistence, a forever duet.

Invites you to cross that precious reservoir.

The speed of love is radiant, never forget.

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Release your doubt... love can beget.

The right moment will amaze like a rare Renoir.

Remove that scarred blanket covered with regret.

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Chastising yourself will only reset

the window of hope you’ve left ajar.

The speed of love is radiant, never forget.

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Self-preservation — the ultimate project,

discovers heliocentric traits, reaching from afar.

Remove that scarred blanket covered with regret.

The speed of love is radiant, never forget.

By Asael Peña on Unsplash

Villanellenature poetryinspirational
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About the Creator

Lamar Wiggins

Creative writer in the Northeast US who loves the paranormal, mystery, true crime, horror, humor, fantasy and poetry. Take a chance, you'll be thoroughly entertained.

"Life is Love Experienced" -LW

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  • PK Colleran2 months ago

    Just catching up on my reading, and I'm so glad I found your poem, Lamar. Such a beautiful way to talk about the power of love. I have to admit I had to look up the word "parsecs". You are light years ahead with this uplifting verse! Beautiful writing. Well deserved win. 💙

  • Kristen Balyeat4 months ago

    Lamar, CONGRATS on your placement with this piece! It’s so gorgeous and had winning written all over it! Happy for you! ✨🙌🏽✨

  • Morgana Miller4 months ago

    This is so, so beautiful, Lamar. This one spoke to my soul today.

  • The Dani Writer4 months ago

    Such a great 'Reminder Poem' to have in this day and age when there are cartloads of negative self-talk and judgment flying everywhere. You brought it home! Thank you.

  • Alison McBain4 months ago

    This was so heartfelt and warming. Lovely piece.

  • Congratulations well deserved. I loved this poem the first time I read it.

  • Cathy holmes4 months ago

    Congrats Lamar.

  • Mackenzie Davis4 months ago

    Ooh such an uplifting villanelle! Congratulations on placing, Lamar! 🎉❤️

  • Natalie Wilkinson4 months ago

    Congratulations, Lamar! This one has an uplifting feeling to it that makes you want to stand up straighter.

  • Gina C.4 months ago

    Congratulations, Lamar! 😍 Yes, this one is simply divine. So well-deserved! 🤗❤️

  • Wooohooooo congratulations!!! 🎉💖🎊🎉💖🎊

  • Dana Crandell4 months ago

    Wow, Lamar, how did I miss this one? It's amazing. Congratulations on placing!

  • Grz Colm4 months ago

    Hey hey…..Back to say congrats Lamar on your runner up prize! Well done! ☺️🥳 Hope you are travelling well!

  • D.K. Shepard4 months ago

    Congrats! Such powerful repeated lines! Beautiful poem!

  • Paul Stewart4 months ago

    Thought I had already said how much I loved this and love the SW reference in the title. Also...well bloody done on placing! Congrats, Lamar!

  • Stephanie Hoogstad4 months ago

    What a beautiful and uplifting piece. The pictures that you chose to go with the poem are very poignant as well. Congrats on the runner-up place in the challenge; it’s well deserved!

  • Caroline Jane4 months ago

    Congratulations Lamar. "The speed of love is radiant" very clever and poignant.

  • Leslie Writes4 months ago

    I love it. Profound meaning in these words. Congrats on placing in the challenge, Lamar.

  • Raymond G. Taylor4 months ago

    Excellent work my friend. Congratulations on your win

  • Lamar Wiggins supremacy confirmed

  • Mariann Carroll4 months ago

    Hope you win 🏆

  • L.C. Schäfer4 months ago

    Wait, it didn't get Top Story??? 😱😱😱😱😱

  • L.C. Schäfer4 months ago

    It's lovely AND it has a Star Wars reference 😁

  • Wow, this is truly remarkable, Lamar! What a gift you have!

  • Gina C.4 months ago

    Lamar, this is GORGEOUS! 😍 There are so many unique and beautiful lines in here. I truly love, "Darkness, a figment in this endless pirouette." This poem is such a beautiful and inspiring light to read! 🥹

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