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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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Date: 8/25/2017 4:57:00 PM
I am impressed by the intricate form, nicely done, Gail.
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Gail Foster
Date: 9/7/2017 3:05:00 PM
Thank you, Agnes, for your interest in my work. I hope that you are well.
Date: 8/8/2017 1:06:00 AM
To me it seems you have the wandering eye. Please can I have my ring back now. Nice villanelle Gail.
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Gail Foster
Date: 9/7/2017 3:05:00 PM
Thanks, Jannie. My eye doesn't wander far. The blinkers help. Metaphorically speaking. All the best to you.
Date: 7/31/2017 4:07:00 AM
Lovely poem, Gail I like the playful bob and weave of rhymes and repetitions. Nice combo Of humour and honesty.Great!
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Gail Foster
Date: 7/31/2017 4:19:00 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.
Date: 7/21/2017 2:05:00 PM
I sure wish I was that lucky lad:) A wonderful villanelle:) I love it, Gail:)
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Gail Foster
Date: 7/21/2017 6:10:00 PM
Thanks very much, Daniel. This is only the second villanelle I have ever written. One is blessed with a tolerant muse, thankfully :)
Date: 7/21/2017 1:32:00 PM
Hey Gail! This is a difficult form, but you have done is so well..
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Gail Foster
Date: 7/21/2017 6:11:00 PM
Hello there! Thank you for the read, and I hope you are well, Silent One. All the best.

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