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Initials On a Tree

I sign your initials on an old tree
And surround it with a heart of desire
I want the world out there to come and see

The world needs to see our heart completely
That’s been put on this tree with love and fire
I sign your initials on an old tree

People want to view this tree tenderly
It’s not like the tree sits on any mire
I want the world out there to come and see

Heart is formed with love eventually
The tree should never be placed on a pyre
I sign your initials on an old tree

Formed are letters of our names perfectly
All the letters put on smoothly not dire
I want the world out there to come and see

The world can see our kind heart lovingly
Our love together shall never expire
I sign your initials on an old tree
I want the world out there to come and see

Russell Sivey

Entered into Anne Currin's "Anne's Favorite Poetry Form: Villanelle! (Any Subject)" contest

3/24/2013

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Donna Jones

Date: 4/4/2013 5:45:00 PM

Congratulations Russel.. nice!

Francine Roberts

Date: 4/2/2013 11:02:00 AM

nice job, congrats on your win Russell

Len Gasun

Date: 4/2/2013 4:47:00 AM

I told you my dear friend, you will win and you won! Big congratulations! love and hugs, Leonora

Joyce Johnson

Date: 4/1/2013 6:28:00 PM

Nice sentiments, Russelll and a great villanelle. Congratulations. Love, Joyce

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 4/1/2013 3:19:00 PM

glad to see this on the winners' list, my friend. Big congrats to you.

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 4/1/2013 3:13:00 PM

Congratulations Russell, you have two wins in this contest. Thanks so much for your feedback on my villanelle, without your guidance my poem would not have been chosen.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 3/24/2013 2:51:00 PM

That is a pleasant refrain , your alternating lines you chose for this sweet villanelle, Russell. Very nice.

Timothy Hicks

Date: 3/24/2013 10:11:00 AM

Always very tender and endearing with your pieces Russel. Very exquisitely written... I always find those little heart-shaped markings a worthwhile find, especially when you're not expecting it.

Barbara Gorelick

Date: 3/24/2013 8:52:00 AM

I find this form so confusing..but you did a great job with it. Way to go! BG

James Marshall Goff

Date: 3/24/2013 7:12:00 AM

Well done! Russell! Jimbo

Jack Ellison

Date: 3/24/2013 6:37:00 AM

You're a brave man to attempt a "villanelle" but everything came up roses! What a great write, my good man! Bravo! Here's wishing you much luck in Anne's contest!

Len Gasun

Date: 3/24/2013 6:00:00 AM

This is so great and amazing my dear friend Russell! This is absolutely a brilliant idea on how to do this very nice form which I think a hard one to do for me. I love it so much! This is a winner for me. I'll keep it in my favourite treasure list if you don't mind. Thank you so much and Have a blessed Easter Seasons and a grace-filled Palm Sunday today! love and big hugs, Leonora