Villanelle

consumption metta. Runner-Up in Tattoo This Line Challenge. Top Story - December 2023.
at once you emerge from a mother's womb know the cosmic feast is a karmic debt may you be devoured, may you be consumed .
By Morgana3 years ago in Poets
Wings of Longing
Within a bottle's prison, a fly confined, Wings beat against the glass, a desperate plea, A tale of stove, in solitude entwined.
By Salgado3 years ago in Poets
Unheard
I try to talk to you All you do is shut me out My loyalty to you is always true Why must you do the things you do? At times I feel like cutting you off without a doubt
By Michelle Thomas 3 years ago in Poets
Prison of Pain
We’d rather enjoy our prison of pain Than risk the freedom of love Because we know what the cell feels like Rather than the warmth of their arms
By Atomic Historian3 years ago in Poets
Pay Per Wait
Clean hands do not pure the way Abuse fits in a shopping cart The trouble began with Us vs. They ~.~ Keep your head down, get through the day
By Matthew Daniels3 years ago in Poets
Echoes of Verses
Another day to craft a vivid Villanelle. One that hopefully will take social media by flight. A daily pursuit, leaving readers compelled.
By Daphsam3 years ago in Poets
A Vocal Villanelle
Some absolute trash from me with a New York Dolls soundtrack ❓❔❓❔❓❔❓❔❓❔❓❔❓❔❓❔❓A Vocal VillanelleIt Keeps The ABA RhymeIt Serves It's Purpose Very Well❓❔❓Waiting For The Finish BellIs It Time?A Vocal Villanelle❓❔❓I Have No Tales To TellAs I Drink My Lager And LimeIt Serves It's Purpose Very Well❓❔❓This Does Not Read So Very WellLike A Lizard In The SlimeA Vocal Villanelle❓❔❓A Veritable Slice Of Literary HellThis Set Of Words Is A Terrible CrimeIt Serves It's Purpose Very Well❓❔❓This Is The Worst, Most Awful SellI Took You Money, Now It's MineA Vocal VillanelleIt Serves It's Purpose Very Well❓❔❓❔❓❔❓❔❓❔❓❔❓❔❓❔❓
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 3 years ago in Poets
And yet.... Runner-Up in Villanelle Challenge.
The cataclysmic shudder of fate’s wings Sets forth the course to launch my virgin flight Yet still—the firetail finches sing of spring
By Paris Rosemont3 years ago in Poets
Dance of Absolution. Runner-Up in Villanelle Challenge. Top Story - December 2023.
"Yes." I inhale. "You are quite right." My golden embers burn into the sketchy dusk and fade away. "It is much easier to lose yourself at night."
By Caroline Jane3 years ago in Poets
The Northern Lights
Under the northern sky, there’s a show A famous dance of vibrant light In perfect rhythm, they ebb and flow * A spectacular phenomenon you may know
By B3 years ago in Poets
Back to the Willow Tree
In the setting of a willow tree swaying in a serene meadow, We watch and listen as nature's whispers crawl into our ears and skin.
By Burnt Baguettes3 years ago in Poets
Grieve You/Become You
No one told me how not to become you, They told me how to grieve and get through my day, They gave me the advice I didn’t need them to.
By Katherine Bodger3 years ago in Poets