L Milton Hankins Poet Villanelle

Hayride

Autumn festivals dot the landscape
Especially around the rural countryside,
Providing a welcomed weekend escape.

Halloween decorations made of crepe
Orange ribbons on the old hayride,
Autumn festivals dot the landscape.

Pumpkins scattered about, all agape,
Some with a lighted candle inside,
Providing a welcomed weekend escape.

Hay bales in their usual oblong shape
Become seats on the ride, all dried
Autumn festivals dot the landscape.

A nip in the air says wear a warm cape
Colorful leaves drift along for the ride
Providing a welcomed weekend escape.

Overhead, fluffy animals in a cloudscape
Amusing adventure where lovers confide
Autumn festivals dot the landscape
Providing a welcomed weekend escape.

Written September 28, 2022

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Michael Tor September 28, 2022 at 5:15 PM Very nicely written Milton. Never been on a Hayride but it sounds like a fun time. Your writing reflects that, fun to read. Thank you for posting enjoyed the read... L Milton Hankins September 28, 2022 at 8:03 PM Really? You'd really enjoy it, I know. It's sort of like a horse-drawn sleigh ride in New England.

Caren Krutsinger September 28, 2022 at 9:49 AM What a lovely villanelle. I don't even want to try one now. This is exquisitely penned. L Milton Hankins September 28, 2022 at 10:08 AM Aw, c'mon. Give it a try. They really aren't THAT hard to do. I know you can write a terrific one!