Joyce Johnson Poet Villanelle

Fantasy

I rubbed my eyes at the amazing sight,
A young bear and his bride about to wed.
The tree tops parted to admit the light.

The bride was dressed in lacy dress of white.
The bridegroom wore a bowler on his head.
I rubbed my eyes at the amazing sight.

I feared I'd be thrown out without invite.
The preacher wore a robe of brilliant red.
The tree tops parted to admit the light.

The forest creature guests were packed in tight.
The motley choir was by a raccoon led.
I rubbed my eyes at the amazing sight.

Fierce enemies were seated left and right.
At any other time one would be dead.
The tree tops parted to admit the light.

The festive crowd was dressed in colors bright
And patiently awaiting to be fed.
I rubbed my eyes at the amazing sight.
The tree tops parted to admit the light.

7/09/13

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Line Gauthier February 11, 2019 at 11:13 PM Delightful, Joyce. Congrats on your well deserved win.

Andrea Dietrich January 26, 2019 at 7:41 PM what a cute fantasy you created, Joyce. You are going strong as ever with this winning villanelle . Congrats for your win.

Janice Canerdy January 26, 2019 at 5:58 PM CONGRATULATIONS on your well-deserved win, Joyce! Delightful! Janice

Carolyn Devonshire January 26, 2019 at 4:49 PM Congratulations on this awesome poem's win, Joyce! It's probably the most interesting villanelle I've ever seen as the hook to wildlife is astonishing. Love, Carolyn

Joyce Johnson January 26, 2019 at 4:30 PM Thank you Nina for a job well done and adding my contribution to the top ten. It was a great contest. Joyce

Dale Gregory Cozart January 26, 2019 at 2:44 PM Fanciful and very engaging. Congrats on your win.

Kp Nunez June 24, 2015 at 8:14 PM Congrats on your great win, Joyce!

Paul Callus June 24, 2015 at 8:08 AM What a lovely and entertaining fantasy, Joyce! Congratulations on being placed first in the contest! Take care. // paul

Skat A June 24, 2015 at 1:34 AM Joyce, Congratulations on your win. **SKAT**

Poet Destroyer A June 24, 2015 at 12:47 AM Nice to see you on here Joyce, Love PD

Andrea Dietrich June 23, 2015 at 9:09 PM ahhhh, this is a really cute fantasy of forest creatures!! Big congrats for your awesome win, Joyce.

Viv Wigley June 23, 2015 at 8:45 PM The things you see if you go down to the woods today, Joyce. Congratulations on a super first. Viv x

Richard Lamoureux June 23, 2015 at 8:37 PM What a delightful piece. Congratulations on our top spot.

Debbie Guzzi June 23, 2015 at 8:19 PM Congrad's Joyce nice to speak to you again, hope you are well? Light & Love

Jan Allison June 23, 2015 at 5:36 PM Beautifully penned Joyce many congrats:-)hugs jan xx

Eve Roper June 23, 2015 at 5:11 PM How delightful, Joyce. Congratulations on your wonderful win. Hugs Eve * @-)--< 7

Shadow Hamilton June 23, 2015 at 12:12 PM congrats on 1st place Joyce with this utterly delightful poem Hugs 7

Abdulhafeez Oyewole April 6, 2014 at 5:11 AM Well written! Congrats on your victory!!

Poet Destroyer A April 3, 2014 at 1:22 PM Lovely, winning poem Joyce... Linda

Sheri Fresonke Harper January 16, 2014 at 5:50 PM Lovely villanelle, I've always loved thhat folk tale, nice job of conveying it.

John Posey July 9, 2013 at 9:33 AM Joyce, Your entry is magnificent. You are the master of fantasy flavored poetry... I recognize and covet your skill.... Hugs and congrats..... Jake.

Caryl Muzzey July 9, 2013 at 9:25 AM Congratulations Joyce on this amazing write and first place in the contest. I enjoyed the read~ Caryl

Bukang Liwayway July 9, 2013 at 8:48 AM Great write indeed!! Congratulations friend Joyce on your grand win!!! Cheers!!1 Hugs, Maria

Connie Gildersleeve July 9, 2013 at 8:46 AM Joyce congratulations on your outstanding win. I praise you with the fabulous imagination created in this delightful poem. Warm Smiles, Connie

Constance La France July 9, 2013 at 7:32 AM Joyce, congratulations on your big win with this awesome poem, Constance

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