Wayland Bunch Poet Villanelle

Measure For Measure

Measure for measure, even more, but it was never enough
Still I look back with feelings of guilt even  remorse
A sad end to our trip I never knew it would be so rough

I still think we always had what it takes, the right stuff
But we went our separate ways and have stayed the course
Measure for measure, even more, but it was never enough

I guess you never expected me to call your final bluff
I could not know you would react with such force
A sad end to our trip I never knew it would be so rough

I was destroyed a person always considering myself tough
A hard lived life taking me to new lows even a divorce
Measure for measure, even more, but it was never enough

We were left damaged my demeanor now always gruff
Not so easy to get back up when you fall of this horse
A sad end to our trip I never knew it would be so rough

Memories of the past often cause me to huff and puff
I look for someone to blame, but I am the only source
Measure for measure, even more, but it was never enough
A sad end to our trip I never knew it would be so rough

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Richard Lamoureux February 20, 2017 at 8:33 AM The soup needs more poetry like this. I hope you will be back soon. Wayland Bunch February 26, 2017 at 8:39 PM Thank you I am honored by your comment. I have been absent going through hard times, but thank you for reading angry and the wonderful comment.

Poet Destroyer A April 10, 2016 at 2:27 AM Wayland, hey!!! Awesome. linda

Skat A August 28, 2015 at 7:09 PM you are a deep poet Wayland. I'm wondering, why measure the measurement of anything. In the end, the smallest measurement might be the judgement of them all... Anyways, Enjoyed this very much... SKAT Wayland Bunch October 23, 2015 at 8:50 AM I'm somewhere in lala land while people are leaving comments. I thank you so much for your comment and we always measure things, no pun intended, lol. Sorry even in my current state couldn't resist. Your comment is very true though, who's to say what the standard is, that would just be another measurement in itself.

Richard Lamoureux June 18, 2014 at 8:57 PM See response below Wayland.

Pandita Sietesantos June 16, 2014 at 10:53 AM Hi , Wayland congratulations on a well-deserved win! Well done on a very touching, inspirational write! Wayland Bunch June 18, 2014 at 6:39 PM Thank you so much for taking the time to read and your comment.

Richard Lamoureux June 16, 2014 at 9:50 AM This is very moving and honest, congratulations Wayland. Richard Lamoureux June 18, 2014 at 8:55 PM First run has sold out, 750 more copies on the way. My launch party is this weekend, hoping for a good turn out. If you have a kindle or e-reader you can order it on Amazon.ca or Amazon.com. So far the physical book is only being distributed in BC but I have sent copies to the states, Ontario and Quebec. Wayland Bunch June 18, 2014 at 6:40 PM Thank you for reading and your comment. How's the book doing? I hope it's doing good.

Dr.Ram Mehta June 16, 2014 at 5:21 AM Thanks for participating in the contest and congrats on a fine win, Wayland Wayland Bunch June 18, 2014 at 6:41 PM It was a great contest, thanks so much for the placement.

Seren Roberts June 1, 2014 at 12:00 AM Sad words Wayland......Seren Wayland Bunch June 18, 2014 at 6:42 PM Thank you so much reading and please forgive my late reply.