Gail Foster Poet Villanelle

If Truth Be Told

The men that catch my eye these days are few
The ones that do are married men, or mad
And truth be told I only fancy you

I doubt that in the pub or porch or pew
I’ll meet a man like you who makes me glad
The men that catch my eye these days are few

I could be looking but I seldom do
There’s only you for me, you ‘lucky’ lad 
If truth be told I only fancy you

Until the day fate sends me someone new
I’m all for you, I know, it’s odd and sad
But men that catch my eye these days are few

You make me happy, boy, you make me blue
I hold a torch for you, and I grow mad
For truth be told I only fancy you

I’ve told you something you already knew
I’m sorry, but I’ve really got it bad
The men that catch my eye these days are few
If truth be told I only fancy you

© Gail Foster 21st July 2017

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Agnes Krampe August 25, 2017 at 4:57 PM I am impressed by the intricate form, nicely done, Gail. Gail Foster September 7, 2017 at 3:05 PM Thank you, Agnes, for your interest in my work. I hope that you are well.

Jannie Breedt August 8, 2017 at 1:06 AM To me it seems you have the wandering eye. Please can I have my ring back now. Nice villanelle Gail. Gail Foster September 7, 2017 at 3:05 PM Thanks, Jannie. My eye doesn't wander far. The blinkers help. Metaphorically speaking. All the best to you.

Julian Lawson July 31, 2017 at 4:07 AM Lovely poem, Gail I like the playful bob and weave of rhymes and repetitions. Nice combo Of humour and honesty.Great! Gail Foster July 31, 2017 at 4:19 PM Thank you very much, Julian. I read this at an Open Mic the other night. The trick of these is to pick the right two lines to repeat. All the best.

Daniel Turner July 21, 2017 at 2:05 PM I sure wish I was that lucky lad:) A wonderful villanelle:) I love it, Gail:) Gail Foster July 21, 2017 at 6:10 PM Thanks very much, Daniel. This is only the second villanelle I have ever written. One is blessed with a tolerant muse, thankfully :)

Silent One July 21, 2017 at 1:32 PM Hey Gail! This is a difficult form, but you have done is so well.. Gail Foster July 21, 2017 at 6:11 PM Hello there! Thank you for the read, and I hope you are well, Silent One. All the best.