A Villanelle I Would Write

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I decided a Villanelle to write 

Looking at my garden on cusp of summer’s end 

Soon within my heart I realized my plight 

 

There the morning glories had reached their height 

My garden no longer a pretty godsend 

I decided a Villanelle to write 

 

I saw my mistake right away alright 

My garden wrapped in morning glories offends 

Soon within my heart I realized my plight 

 

The daylilies no longer bloomed just right 

A pastoral scene I would need to pretend 

I decided a Villanelle I would write 

 

No longer is there the sound of bobwhite 

Only the crows caw a warning to defend 

Soon within my heart I realized my plight 

 

A pastoral scene came to me with delight 

A sun rises over silhouetted pines and suspends 

I decided a Villanelle to write 

Soon within my heart, I realized my plight 


Written: Sunday, August 21, 2022
For: Milton's contest

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Harry Horsman

Date: 8/21/2022 7:43:00 PM

Love this Sara, can relate to every word.

Sara Kendrick
Date: 8/22/2022 11:17:00 AM

Thank you, Harry. I appreciate the visit. Sara

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 8/21/2022 6:00:00 PM

Your villanelle sings while your Summer flowers wane. Hugs ~ Kim

Sara Kendrick
Date: 8/22/2022 11:14:00 AM

Thank you, Kim. Your visits always a delight. Sara

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 8/21/2022 10:18:00 AM

Truly a beautiful poem. You said you found a plight, but of course you succeed.

Sara Kendrick
Date: 8/21/2022 10:21:00 AM

Thank you, Victor. I am glad that you found beauty. Sara

Paulette Calasibetta

Date: 8/21/2022 8:25:00 AM

Beautifully penned lament of the waning summer....I enjoyed this very much, especially as I walk through my garden and relate. Good Luck in the contest! :)Paulette

Sara Kendrick
Date: 8/21/2022 8:44:00 AM

Paulette, Your comments have made my day brighter. Sara

Heidi Sands

Date: 8/21/2022 7:43:00 AM

I enjoyed this well written creative poem. Nice one Sara :)

Sara Kendrick
Date: 8/21/2022 8:43:00 AM

I am honored that it brought enjoyment into your day. Sara

Sotto Poet

Date: 8/21/2022 7:36:00 AM

Wonderful pictures of the dry garden on the cusp of summer. I really enjoyed reading your poetry, Sara; I thought the metaphors you used in conjunction with your lovely diction added a lot of glitz to your amazing writing.

Sara Kendrick
Date: 8/21/2022 8:41:00 AM

Sotto, Yes, the end of summer will present a garden in despair. I appreciate the kind review of my work. Thank you for all your visits. Sara