Richard Evans Poet Villanelle

Greeting Card

tiny hands and huge heart spied this motif of life 
a flight to heaven forerun by sweet token words 
you are what you feel, but cherished for what you write

a nascent artist who could easily entice 
a subtle rhyme from tears that strike the earth 
tiny hands and huge heart spied this motif of life
 
she toted pen, paper, and the need to recite 
phrases that delivered so much more than self-worth 
you are what you feel, but cherished for what you write
 
deeply immersed in a literary device 
her mind rode this wave like the skilled surfer 
tiny hands and huge heart spied this motif of life
 
this precocious gift came wrapped in a lavish smile 
a child who saw tremendous joy in giving verse 
you are what you feel, but cherished for what you write
 
never to be forgotten a soul free of strife 
her story tolls like the bells of wisdom and church 
tiny hands and huge heart spied this motif of life 
you are what you feel, but cherished for what you write

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Darlene De Beaulieu April 29, 2018 at 7:47 PM Hello Richard, I like the blank greeting card. That means I can create my own words. Do averse of some sort. Or just write a little verse. Have a nice evening my friend. Richard Evans July 10, 2018 at 7:41 AM Thanks Darlene...

Andrea Dietrich March 18, 2018 at 5:23 PM How lovely, and also to hear you read it. I really enjoyed that finishing repeated line. It's amazing Richard Evans March 18, 2018 at 5:36 PM Thanks Andrea. It took me over 3 years to write this poem. I think I'm finished with it. Thanks again..........peace!

Leanne Lovejoy-Burton March 10, 2018 at 7:49 PM very cool. Richard Evans March 18, 2018 at 5:32 PM Thanks Leanne. All the best.............peace!

Silent One February 22, 2018 at 10:08 AM You have a great poetic voice, like a narrator from a movie.. Enjoyed your poem.. Richard Evans February 22, 2018 at 6:15 PM Thank you my friend. The rewrite on this poem was quite extensive. Thanks again................peace!

Debbie Guzzi February 17, 2018 at 4:20 PM Oh I loved the ability to hear you read your verse. I wish I knew how to do this! Light & Love Richard Evans February 18, 2018 at 7:25 PM Thanks Debbie. Go to manage your poems and click on save audio of poem and just follow the directions. If you're not a premium member it's a little more involved. Thanks again.

Laura Leiser February 14, 2018 at 1:37 PM Love the villanelle style by which you portray that beautiful poet, Richard. “tiny hands and a huge heart” is a fave line for me! Blessings :) Richard Evans February 16, 2018 at 8:22 PM Thanks Laurie. Little Emilie Parker, one of the shooting victims at Sandy Hook, was the inspiration behind this poem. Thanks again...............peace!

Joseph P. DiMino February 7, 2018 at 10:36 PM Wow! Outstanding poetry. Love the theme: "Cherished for what you write." To take in is to assimilate into one's being all that one has been provided; we do it with food, what we read--hopefully to better our minds, making fertile imagination for new thought and action. And to give back creation, individual and beautiful, is a step toward Divine. Richard Evans February 8, 2018 at 1:35 PM I couldn't agree more my friend. Thanks for the kind words. All the best..............peace!

Susan Ashley January 28, 2018 at 8:18 PM Richard, your poem is deep, breathtaking and captivating. The angelic beauty of your first stanza sets the tone for the rest of your brilliant write. Wondrous and poignant imagery without being 'sad'.. Amazing! You have an awesome voice for reading poetry as well.. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan Richard Evans February 10, 2018 at 4:47 AM Susan thank you for your support. It really means a lot. Have a blessed day.

Arturo Michael January 28, 2018 at 5:30 PM "tiny hands and huge heart" Very creative line...with a message for poets...All the best Richard Richard Evans February 10, 2018 at 4:52 AM Thanks for stopping bye Arturo.