Jenna Logan Poet Villanelle

Simple Pleasures of Country Living

There are simple pleasures in country things,
Hayrides and harvesting in the epoch of fall.
In the season when leaves fly with golden wings.

Porches where folks strum on guitar strings,
sharing iced tea and fond memories enthrall.
There are simple pleasures in country things.

Upon a fence, a tendrilled morning glory clings,
Purple blooms climbing on a white-washed wall.
In the season when leaves fly with golden wings

Feeling northerly winds this time of year brings. 
Watching flocks fly south in answer to time's call.
There are simple pleasures in country things.

Swaying on hammocks or old wooden swings,
dancing a two-step and voices speaking in drawl.
In the season when leaves fly with golden wings.

Living a good life much richer than great kings,
and waiting for snow that nature cannot forestall.
There are simple pleasures in country things,
in the season when leaves fly with golden wings.


11/03/2022  ~  Third Person Villanelle Contest
Sponsored by L Milton Hankins

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J. I. Thomas F. November 26, 2022 at 7:27 PM Congrats!

Terry Miller November 23, 2022 at 11:34 PM a beautifully written villanelle, well worthy of the high placement, congratulations Jenna Logan November 24, 2022 at 2:51 AM Thank you ever so much for your kind thoughts, Terry.

Christuraj Alex November 23, 2022 at 8:14 PM "leaves fly with golden wings" - Beautiful. Jenna Logan November 24, 2022 at 2:50 AM Hi Chris and thank you very much.

Hat Bueckert November 23, 2022 at 6:37 PM Awesome write Jenna, I want to be on that hammock listening to guitar strings, congrats on your win! Jenna Logan November 23, 2022 at 7:06 PM Thanks ever so much, Hat.

L Milton Hankins November 23, 2022 at 8:30 AM Congratulations, Jenna, for your splendid poem on country living reached the podium in my contest. I was deeply touched by several of your lines, reminding me of having grown up in the country. I know "living a good life much richer than great kings." Jenna Logan November 23, 2022 at 4:02 PM I always loved growing up in the country, and it really is a good life. Thank you for finding my lines worthy of a placement in your contest, Milt.

J. I. Thomas F. November 22, 2022 at 12:30 PM the competition is fierce! Good luck :) Jenna Logan November 22, 2022 at 3:37 PM Yes, it is. Thanks so much and good luck to you, too.

Mark Koplin November 4, 2022 at 6:08 AM Good write on your contest entry, Jenna. Jenna Logan November 4, 2022 at 7:26 AM Thanks so very much, Mark.

Mike Gentile November 4, 2022 at 4:14 AM Jenna, I am so comforted by your beautiful lines of simple living! Though I love being a city boy, a respite in the country sounds marvellous within the images you have conjured! The last line is my favorite! Happy Friday xxoo Jenna Logan November 4, 2022 at 4:16 AM Good morning, and thank you, Mike. I like that line too. Well enough to make it one of the refrain lines. I have never lived IN a big city, but close enough is fine with me. Thanks ever so much.

Tom Cunningham November 4, 2022 at 12:37 AM You captured the peaceful images of the countryside well Jenna. Moved to the country over thirty years ago from the city. Best move I ever made. Tom Jenna Logan November 4, 2022 at 4:14 AM I know exactly what you mean, Tom. I'm near enough to the city to join the rat race when I choose, but loving the urban life. Thanks for liking this one.

Susan Lawrence November 3, 2022 at 6:29 PM Nuances and moments in time come alive in this beautiful poem . I traveled through the scenes happily experiencing each moment Jenna ! Great visuals . Susan :) Jenna Logan November 4, 2022 at 4:10 AM Thank you ever so much for your lovely review, Susan.