Russell Sivey Poet Villanelle

Image On a Wall

The image was a tree, simply at night
It was an ancient picture that formed tall
The tree was grand, displaying a great sight

Exposing the scene of a tree made tight
The painting which is produced on the mall
The image was a tree, simply at night

The picture of this tree was of delight
Not a one limb would make you want to bawl
The tree was grand, displaying a great sight

White flowers on this tree carries with might
It’s an awesome sight that sits on the wall
The image was a tree, simply at night

I surely loved to view this tree tonight
The view of the beautiful tree has gall
The tree was grand, displaying a great sight

The picture has a fixture that’s airtight
I see this painting when I come and call
The image was a tree, simply at night
The tree was grand, displaying a great sight

Russell Sivey

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Skat A March 27, 2014 at 12:59 PM a wonderful poem... SKAT

Shadow Hamilton March 15, 2014 at 9:45 PM a great villanelle Russell love its flow and outstanding imagery hugs

Leon Enriquez March 14, 2014 at 12:12 AM Dear Russell: A somewhat surreal tree in a mindscape theatre. Nice read in hypnotic repetition of familiar sounds, like spontaneous soothing echoes. Leon

Lucilla Carrillo March 13, 2014 at 6:00 PM Russell; i can almost picture that tree. You describe so well. I always admired the trees, wheather they are in full bloom, or naked. Thanks for sharing... Lucilla

Tim Smith March 13, 2014 at 4:34 PM What a fabulous Villanelle Russell..It is an awesome sight.....Tim

Robert Pettit March 13, 2014 at 2:33 PM This poem was grand, displaying a great sight.

Nette Onclaud March 13, 2014 at 1:28 PM awhh, this is great, russell.. your visuals of the tree make me feel like i'm watching a movie... what a superb write and form.. huggs

Sara Kendrick March 13, 2014 at 7:31 AM Interesting topic for your Villanelle..I wonder what kind of tree or is it a metaphor for someone who tries to live right and has great strength..Thanks for stopping by..I hope that Karter will have some good memories of Granny's home..Sara

Demetrios Trifiatis March 13, 2014 at 6:58 AM Captivating and powerful! Just beautiful my dear friend Russell!

Anne-Lise Andresen March 13, 2014 at 6:52 AM - An excellent work - Beautifully written Russell - A tree changing image from year to year - in light and dark. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)