Beyond the Pane

Villanelle: "Beyond the Pane" B. Marquardt-Alexander with Sylvia Plath and Ima Gen (credited to all) In sunlight's haze, I stare beyond the pane, A world outside, where love and joy remain. Where freedom calls, my heart begins to strain. The grass whispers secrets, as I lie in vain, Longing to flee, to leave this heartache's stain. In sunlight's haze, I stare beyond the pane. Memories of you, they linger, a refrain, A bittersweet reminder of love's sweet pain. Where freedom calls, my heart begins to strain. The sky's a canvas, painted blue and wide, A masterpiece of possibilities inside. In sunlight's haze, I stare beyond the pane. In dreams, I soar, untethered, unchained, Where love's a rose, and heartache's but a stain. Where freedom calls, my heart begins to strain. The world outside beckons, a siren's sweet refrain, A chance to start anew, to love again in vain. In sunlight's haze, I stare beyond the pane.