Regina Mcintosh Poet Villanelle

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Satan

I feel his hot breath upon my cheek
Hurrying to devour, wishing me dead
Singling me out as if I were a freak

I silence the fears as I hear his critique
Stifling my tears, he fills me with dread
I feel his hot breath upon my cheek

I scream for help – I shriek and I shriek
Tormenting thoughts are soon widespread
Singling me out as if I were a freak

I realize my heart feels dark, so bleak
Shadows of grief bring tortures unsaid
I feel his hot breath upon my cheek

I doubt all the joy that I once did seek
Silencing my dreams – his loathing fed
Singling me out as if I were a freak

I only know him as my enemy, the sneak
The devil who ruins – in the bible I read
I feel his hot breath upon my cheek
Singling me out as if I were a freak





FIRST PERSON VILLANELLE Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: L MILTON HANKINS 
August 11, 2022

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Paulette Calasibetta September 4, 2022 at 10:23 AM Congratulations on your win in the contest! Down with Satan! :)Paulette

Terry Miller September 4, 2022 at 12:57 AM Excellent Gina, I truly enjoyed this villanelle, congratulations

Unseeking Seeker September 2, 2022 at 8:42 AM An uncharacteristic poem for you to write, Gina, although superbly penned, no doubt, congrats on your win!

L Milton Hankins September 2, 2022 at 7:57 AM Congratulations, Gina, on your placement in my Villanelle contest. I thought this an unusual entry for you, but it certainly caught my attention.

Linda Alice Fowler September 2, 2022 at 7:51 AM I don't know how I missed this earlier Regina. Superb! Congratulations on your win! Linda