Duncan Mitchell Poet Villanelle

Villanelle No 1

Though looking back I wish I'd called a Doc
The optimist in me hoped you'd get well
Your death to me came somewhat as a shock

For I was sure I'd emptied out the Glock
I should have checked the chamber for a shell
but looking back I could have called a Doc

I still remember thinking "What the flock?"
And quizzically your face said "What the hell?"
Your death to us came somewhat as a shock

But once it fired your life was on the clock
And urgent care was needed, I could tell
so looking back I should have called a Doc

While these events have cured my writer's block
There's little else to do here in my cell
I've come to see your death came as a shock

With all this time to think I've taken stock
and weapons tips from those in here a spell
Though looking back I wish I'd called a Doc
Your death to me came somewhat as a shock

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