Lin Lane Poet Villanelle

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Cupid's Arrow

No hearts and flowers for me on Valentine's Day,
so Cupid, don't take aim with your arrows.
My heart will not allow love to sweep me away.

For past passion there was a profuse price to pay.
I was wounded in the breast like a felled sparrow.
No hearts and flowers for me on Valentine's Day.

He destroyed my love with evil words not held at bay,
and snuffed it out like a candle flame atop the tallow.
'tis why my heart will not allow love to sweep me away.

There is no consolation for the sorrowful blame I lay
upon the shoulders of the man who acted like Pharaoh.
No hearts and flowers for me on Valentine's Day.

All the love I had to give was loaded upon my heart's dray,
and he dumped it in the gutter like dung in a wheelbarrow.
My heart will not allow love to ever sweep me away.

Hear me, Cupid, and don't try to lead my heart astray.
I've already been crushed and plowed as if by a harrow.
No hearts and flowers for me on Valentine's Day.
My heart will not allow love to sweep me away.


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January 22nd 2016
Valentine's Villanelle Contest
Sponsored by Dave Will

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Balveen Cheema February 25, 2016 at 11:20 AM Simply adorable Lin! Congrats! Lin Lane February 25, 2016 at 11:26 AM Thank you so much, Balveen, and I meant every last word of it! lol

Sara Kendrick February 25, 2016 at 10:10 AM Valentine Villanelles almost sweet as apple jelly now read on winners’ page..You are quite the sage..Sweet Congrats..Sara Lin Lane February 25, 2016 at 10:18 AM Thank you, Sara.

Teddy Kimathi February 25, 2016 at 7:58 AM An amazing poem it is!!!! Congrats on your placement in the contest Lin!!! ;-) Lin Lane February 25, 2016 at 8:15 AM Thank you very much, Teddy.

Dr. Upma A. Sharma February 23, 2016 at 10:00 PM Wow a lovely poem Lin.. no wonder a great win.. big congrats! Lin Lane February 24, 2016 at 3:24 AM Hi, Upma. Your comment is very kind and I thank you.

Matthew Anish January 23, 2016 at 5:41 PM You tell a sad tale here! Powerful words! Peace & Love Matthew Anish Lin Lane January 23, 2016 at 5:49 PM Yeah, I'm afraid I'm a real downer on Cupid...lol sorry, but thanks for your comment, Matthew.

White Sage January 23, 2016 at 3:13 AM now i guess valentine's going to be spent in-doors, excellent villanelle Lin Lin Lane January 23, 2016 at 7:19 AM It's just another day to me, Sage. I appreciate your many wonderful comments. ;)

Tim Smith January 22, 2016 at 11:16 AM Love it Lin...I have written an anti-valentines day poem in the past. Lin Lane January 22, 2016 at 1:28 PM Hi, and thanks, Tim. I can't write it any other way, and I'm glad to hear you did one in the past. It's nice to see you.

Keith Bickerstaffe January 22, 2016 at 11:06 AM A brilliant VILLANELLE! Beautifully constructed in true form. Well done Lin! Best wishes, Keith Lin Lane January 22, 2016 at 1:27 PM Thanks for such accolades, Keith. I really appreciate your comments.