Ken Rone Poet Villanelle

The Columbia

Visit my soul Great River of the West.
Come touch my heart with your absolute truth,	
Pausing for no one on your ocean’s quest.

You teach to forgive; now I, in turn blest
In wisdom of age.  My fears you reduce.		
Visit my soul Great River of the West.

You nurtured mankind. Suckling your breast, 
Any and all, on your western pursuit,
Pausing for no one on your ocean’s quest. 

Ice-driven turmoil, mountains transgressed,
Laid forth verdant glades, their riches profuse.
Visit my soul Great River of the West.

Your waters and shores corrupting the best,
Your treasures and gifts men tried to seduce,
Pausing for no one on your ocean’s quest.
	
Your praise with my prayer, mine gifts I confess,
The peace of old age, the joys of my youth. 
Visit my soul Great River of the West,		
Pausing for no one on your ocean’s quest.

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Angie Millan-Acosta February 17, 2022 at 12:19 PM "Pausing for no one on your ocean's quest" I love it Ken Rone February 17, 2022 at 12:56 PM Dearest Angie: I never cease to smile when someone graces such an old work with a read. I puzzle at the whim that brought about such a deep dive, but i am so satisfied that you were moved to comment. Busr Ken

Sotto Poet April 23, 2021 at 9:15 AM Great Villanelle Ken, I think you can still enter the contest; you need to mention pollution. Also, you can Ask brother Milton on soup mail since the contest is still open; good luck Ken Rone May 20, 2021 at 7:02 AM Hello Lasaad - It is good to chat with you again. I decided not to rework this piece, so I started over with an improved Villanell, this time on target.

L Milton Hankins April 22, 2021 at 12:24 PM Ken, what a wonderful piece of work. I love villanelles, especially (see my contest). Your tribute to the great Columbia is stunning! Good stuff! Ken Rone April 22, 2021 at 12:27 PM I worked on it, anticipating entering it in YOUR contest. When I was ready to post I saw it was for World Problems. Well, it was good practice for another.