A Deluge of Expectations

Expectations roaming unbridled in my brain Like high hopes, they command my attention After a dry spell, like the promise of rain. Plans so rich in their promise I feel the strain Vying with each other in bouts of contention Expectations roaming unbridled in my brain. With just a few I’d have so much to gain But I’d need a giant storehouse for retention After a dry spell, like the promise of rain. These fantastic ideas fall like a spring rain I’d list them, but there are too many to mention Expectations roaming unbridled in my brain. I haven’t the time to explore or explain The intricacies of each, depth, or dimension After a dry spell, like the promise of rain, Then, they come to me, a deluge so plain Sometimes causing me much apprehension Expectations roaming unbridled in my brain After a dry spell, like the promise of rain.
Written November 7, 2022
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Krutsinger Avatar
November 7, 2022 at 2:01 PM
"I haven’t the time to explore or explain The intricacies of each, depth, or dimension" me either!
Hankins Avatar
November 7, 2022 at 2:21 PM
So many of them just go by the wayside. I suppose that is true with everyone, eh?
Cunningham Avatar
November 7, 2022 at 10:41 AM
Be great if we could categorise all these expectations and ideas and file them all in our brain and call them up when needed. Tom
Hankins Avatar
November 7, 2022 at 2:21 PM
Oh boy, if only we could, Tom. That's the secret!
Logan Avatar
November 7, 2022 at 9:36 AM
Excellent rhyme schemes chose for this Villanelle, Milt. I like the 5th best of all.
Hankins Avatar
November 7, 2022 at 10:37 AM
Thanks so much, Jenna. I'm glad you liked it.
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