Cona Adams Poet Villanelle

Pretenders Alike

(Villonnet)

Like jelly beans displayed in crystal bowls
presented with a flair for make believe,
we don costumes in vogue of yesteryear
for come this night, we nourish hungry souls.

Our parts are scripted on the printed scrolls
we voice before a thirsty crowd to grant
escape into a fantasy of wealth,
like jelly beans displayed in crystal bowls.

We strive to broaden vivid, perfect roles
where on the stage, a spate of dreams are fed
as though true class can be pulled on like skin
for come this night, we nourish hungry souls.

Like jelly beans displayed in crystal bowls
we wait backstage for entrance to the fete
for come this night, we nourish hungry souls.

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David Meade November 12, 2014 at 12:38 PM I like your phase "we nourish hungry souls" It's a great line and a worthy goal . . . but unlike the jelly beans, your nourishment is filling and whole. Nicely done. Cona Adams November 12, 2014 at 3:54 PM Thank you, David, for your visit, and your encouraging comment.