Cascade

Memories of him from her eyes cascade
her mind now implodes in the midst of night
her desire for love has begun to fade
 
Warning signs had burned as candles so bright
his choices her impotent to dissuade
memories of him from her eyes cascade
 
No words or apology he took flight
forever mocked by cruel masquerade
her desire for love has begun to fade
 
How dare he not know guilt or feel contrite
her heart lies in tatters her spirit frayed
memories of him from her eyes cascade

Dust is now settling on her shining knight
lost in her own world her life disarrayed
her desire for love has begun to fade
 
One day her love of life will reignite
her own wants will force her out of the shade
memories of him from her eyes cascade
her desire for love has begun to fade
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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Bickerstaffe Avatar
December 7, 2015 at 2:10 PM
So sad... and yet a superbly crafted VILLANELLE! The waterfall/cascade-like repeating lines are so well placed, as per the nature of the form. A splendid piece!! Best wishes, Keith
Boddie Avatar
December 2, 2015 at 3:16 PM
words from a homeless heart....well these are off the chart....as I read, painful inspiration did start....there is nothing better than when your muse is another's superb art....nicely done hh....
Lane Avatar
November 30, 2015 at 7:58 AM
Beautifully sad, Jannine.
Heart Avatar
November 30, 2015 at 3:30 PM
thanks Lin Lane, for reading and the kind comments.
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