Russell Sivey Poet Villanelle

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 April 4, 2013 at 5:45 PM Congratulations Russel.. nice!

Francine Roberts April 2, 2013 at 11:02 AM nice job, congrats on your win Russell

Len Gasun April 2, 2013 at 4:47 AM I told you my dear friend, you will win and you won! Big congratulations! love and hugs, Leonora

Joyce Johnson April 1, 2013 at 6:28 PM Nice sentiments, Russelll and a great villanelle. Congratulations. Love, Joyce

Andrea Dietrich April 1, 2013 at 3:19 PM glad to see this on the winners' list, my friend. Big congrats to you.

Richard Lamoureux April 1, 2013 at 3:13 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 March 24, 2013 at 2:51 PM That is a pleasant refrain , your alternating lines you chose for this sweet villanelle, Russell. Very nice.

Timothy Hicks March 24, 2013 at 10:11 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 March 24, 2013 at 8:52 AM I find this form so confusing..but you did a great job with it. Way to go! BG

James Marshall Goff March 24, 2013 at 7:12 AM Well done! Russell! Jimbo

Jack Ellison March 24, 2013 at 6:37 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 March 24, 2013 at 6:00 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

Kash Poet March 24, 2013 at 4:27 AM Love this Russell!Wonderful Villanelle by you here.Enjoyed reading it.

Deb Wilson March 23, 2013 at 10:29 PM Very beautifully done Russell and what lovely thoughts are amongst the lines!! Best wishes in the contest! love,Deb

Delysia Hendricks March 23, 2013 at 10:22 PM Oooh, nice villanelle. I've attempted but one because I find it a difficult form. Good luck in the contest, Russell. :)