The Perfect Villanelle
A Poem by Keila Aartila
The Perfect Villanelle
Perfection equals Procrastination -
or, is it as we would rather believe -
Procrastination equals Perfection.
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Even despite the mastered objection,
to be sure, there is something to achieve -
Perfection equals Procrastination.
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These words are written for my protection,
yourself, you can continue to deceive -
Procrastination equals Perfection.
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Maybe considered for grand induction,
with delay, you will never receive -
Perfection equals Procrastination.
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So high honors go without redemption
because it is too easy to perceive -
Procrastination equals Perfection.
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May as well give it your full attention,
neither is true, blame lies in projection -
Perfection equals Procrastination
Procrastination equals Perfection.
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KJ Aartila
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Comments (16)
Ooo. I like how tight this reads if that makes any sense at all. It ties together pleasingly neatly like a full circle.
Great idea! Loved the take and indeed you went for it and got perfection! 🤍
Great ideas and poem! I struggle with this myself!
A gutsy take on the challenge! Go for it Keila!
Ahh, that's how it's done.
A great poem to revisit, thank you for sharing again
Fabulous!!! Sending virtual hugs!!!❤️❤️💕
Excellent work
That was epically clever!! Oh I love word play like that. Really well done!!!
If course, makes perfect sense
Very well done, and yes it makes sense.
This was spectacular! Loved it!
If you cannot get it perfect then there will be a delay in getting it done . 👍nice ❤️
Nice work Keila. Very effective.
Wonderful job, Keila! :) Loved the concept and the rhymes :)
Loving the love being shown to the villanelle!