The Gift of the Magi Retold
A Villanelle in honor of O. Henry and his classic 1905 short story
Love so pure,
orthodox.
One, and sure.
•
Jim loved her.
Watch was swapped.
Love so pure.
•
Combs the cure
for her mop.
One, and sure.
•
Della stirred.
Locks were chopped.
Love so pure.
•
Chain secure
for his clock.
One, and sure.
•
Vows endure.
Presents boxed.
Love so pure.
One, and sure.
***
Authors Note:
Texas bronco buster, banker, pharmacist and convicted felon, William Sydney Porter aka O. Henry, brought us the wonderful story, The Gift of the Magi, written in less than two hours either at his apartment at Irving Place or across the street at Harley’s bar in NYC to meet a deadline just before he was fired by The New World.
His hundreds of short story’s were known for their wild twists, his unique voice, and skilled writing. If there were ever an example to keep writing, each on their own journey, then O. Henry leads the way. He is us in so many ways. (By the way, I am not a convicted felon, yet! 😎)
O. Henry (pen name believed to come from a cat or the Ohio Penitentiary where he served three years charged with embezzlement) … I salute you! Cheers! 🥂
For your pleasure, the story is linked below.
About the Creator
J. S. Wade
Since reading Tolkien in Middle school, I have been fascinated with creating, reading, and hearing art through story’s and music. I am a perpetual student of writing and life.
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