Nymph of the Night

She danced under milky moonlight, Lithely swaying to starry strains, Twirling like a nymph of the night; He watched her waltz - a graceful sight, Heeding no decorum constrains, She danced under milky moonlight; In the shadows, it seemed just right That she would set alight the plains, Twirling like a nymph of the night; Stopping his heart took all his might, As it raced to her without reins, She danced under milky moonlight; She knew he was watching, her knight, To impress him, she took all pains, Twirling like a nymph of the night; He joined her dance, what a delight! Holding his hands without restrains, She danced under milky moonlight, Twirling like a nymph of the night.
12th November 2022 For L Milton Hankins' "Third-person Villanelle" contest
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Miller Avatar
November 23, 2022 at 11:41 PM
wonderful use of those repeating lines, congratulations
Alex Avatar
November 23, 2022 at 8:24 PM
"She danced under milky moonlight, Twirling like a nymph of the night" - Beautiful.
Logan Avatar
November 23, 2022 at 4:08 PM
Quite a fetching Villanelle, Jo. Congratulations on having it awarded a place on the winning list.
Hankins Avatar
November 23, 2022 at 8:39 AM
Congratulations, Jo, on your excellent villanelle placing in my contest. I enjoyed reading it and was pleased to see it place so high among thirty-five splendid entries.
Cunningham Avatar
November 14, 2022 at 1:27 AM
Well composed villanelle Jo, I find them tricky to write. Best of luck in the contest and enjoy your week ahead Tom
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