Random Thoughts *24* a Villanelle

Villanelle: aba, aba, aba, aba, aba, abaa Heart-Ache Why does my heart ache? I am an alright guy There is only so much I can take! Often, I sit in seclusion by this lake Think of my let downs and cry Why does my heart ache? I'm always honest, never fake Occasionally, I'll tell a white lie There is only so much I can take! Bad decisions, I am plagued to make No matter how had I try Why does my heart ache? My heart is burning at the stake. Well done, completely fried. There is only so much I can take! Under a weeping willow tree, beside this lake. Tears weigh heavy, I cry Why does my heart ache? There is only so much I can take! Jared Pickett 12/23/06 Asavvy1