You Don't Need To Be Whole To Shine
A villanelle poem inspired by a meme I came across...
The waning crescent moon whispers so low,
"You need not be complete to cast your light,"
In fragments, still you glow, still you bestow.
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In twilight's embrace, soft shadows show,
A sliver, yet your presence fills the night,
The waning crescent moon whispers so low.
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In shadowed hours, you’re someone’s hero,
In parting and in pieces, still so bright,
In fragments, still you glow, still you bestow.
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The stars bear witness to your tender halo,
A broken form can still be pure and right,
The waning crescent moon whispers so low.
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Though darkness spreads, your strength begins to grow,
In crescent curves, a beacon in the night,
In fragments, still you glow, still you bestow.
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From tender glimpses, boundless love shall flow,
Embrace the phase, and let your soul take flight,
The waning crescent moon whispers so low,
In fragments, still you glow, still you bestow.
About the Creator
Takeaways from 2 Years of Duolingo Spanish
Two years ago on this date, I downloaded the Duolingo app for approximately the 15th time. When I’d been inspired to try brushing up on my Spanish in the past, I’d start out hot and heavy only to sputter out after a few weeks of enthusiasm and dedication.
By Veronica Wren6 days ago in Longevity
Comments (8)
Very nice! great poetry!
A top notched one, so congratulations!
Back to say congratulations on your Top Story! 🎉💖🎊🎉💖🎊
soothing words! Thank you for sharing this beautiful message!
Great poem!
Great villanelle! Such powerful repeated lines!
Your use of language is gorgeous as always. Absolutely beautiful poem!
Gosh this was stunningly beautiful! Loved your Villanelle!