L Milton Hankins Poet Villanelle

Spirit Voices In the Night

I am befuddled by these spirits visiting me
In the middle of the night with shrill voices
Whispering devilish messages, full of glee,

Enhancing my weariness for the mystery
Suggesting a plethora of available choices
I am befuddled by these spirits visiting me.

Intimate, acquainted with my own history
In the background, I hear familiar noises
Whispering devilish messages, full of glee.

Obviously meant for a night-time delivery
And since sometimes my heart rejoices
I am befuddled by these spirits visiting me.

Remarkable messages linger in my memory
Some are unwanted like annoying invoices
Whispering devilish messages, full of glee

Upon awakening I recall scenarios of reverie
I seek to place a name to remembered voices
I am befuddled by these spirits visiting me
Whispering devilish messages, full of glee.

Written August 27, 2021
Appeared in "It's Still Poetry"
Poetry Soup Anthology - 2021

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Caren Krutsinger August 30, 2021 at 6:48 PM A wonderfully written villanelle Hank. L Milton Hankins August 30, 2021 at 7:17 PM Thank you. For some reason, I thought you might like this one.

Delice Arleen Skelly August 28, 2021 at 8:12 AM A good nights sleep is a blessing, no devilish messages..Delice L Milton Hankins August 28, 2021 at 8:27 AM Oh, how I agree with you. I think we all have nights, though, when we are troubled by strange dreams, sometimes nightmares.

Joanna Daniel August 28, 2021 at 1:51 AM These nightmares won't let us sleep or wake in peace, great villanelle, Milton:) L Milton Hankins August 28, 2021 at 8:28 AM Thank you, Jo, for your thought-provoking comment and your compliment.

Sotto Poet August 27, 2021 at 1:10 PM What a fantastic Villanelle, Milton. Your phrases flowed effortlessly and intertwined beautifully with excellent concepts regarding your concerns about our contemporary era and global circumstance. L Milton Hankins August 27, 2021 at 1:12 PM Lasaad, thank you so much for your comment.

Rico Leffanta August 27, 2021 at 11:44 AM I wonder if, like computers, the brain is still trying to sort messages and/or close files? L Milton Hankins August 27, 2021 at 11:47 AM I have considered this, too, Rico. I also wonder if this is a common experience among people with very active imaginations?