L Milton Hankins Poet Villanelle

Young Love In Summer

Weep not at the close of a summer’s dream,
Nor think love will ne’er return another June
Remember things are seldom as they seem.

Cupid plays on the young his favorite scheme
Love in winter forever sings a different tune
Weep not at the close of a summer’s dream.

He ne’er dips a hand twice in the same stream
September bliss bleats like the mating loon,
Remember things are not always as they seem.

Fleeting are the loosed passions, like a meme
Strongly sensed at first, then vanishing soon,
Weep not at the close of a summer’s dream.

Infatuation offers not what one would deem,
Often making of a boy a gangly, gawking goon
Remember things are not always as they seem.

Lips grow cold and sparkling eyes their gleam
Seen in the light of a pale, luminescent moon
Weep not at the close of a summer’s dream,
Remember things are seldom as they seem.

Written August 27, 2022

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Caren Krutsinger August 28, 2022 at 10:32 PM I like these parts the best "September bliss bleats like the mating loon," and "Often making of a boy a gangly, gawking goon" but I really like the entire poem. L Milton Hankins August 29, 2022 at 8:10 AM Thanks, Caren. I loved writing it, too.

Jenna Logan August 28, 2022 at 8:24 AM I am enamored with your Villanelle, Milt. My world seemed to end at the end of a summer, some time ago. I wept because things were exactly as they seemed. I'll not invite Cupid near me any time soon. L Milton Hankins August 28, 2022 at 8:41 AM Ah, dear Jenna. Keep in mind the line "Nor think love will ne’er return another June." Thanks so much, and I'm glad you are "enamored with [my] Villanelle." I love writing them.

Terry Miller August 28, 2022 at 8:15 AM Another wonderful villanelle from your talented pen Milton, the words flow wonderfully. L Milton Hankins August 28, 2022 at 8:42 AM Thank you so much, Terry.

Tom Cunningham August 28, 2022 at 3:12 AM Brought back a few memories Milton, greetings from Spain. Hope you're well Tom L Milton Hankins August 28, 2022 at 8:43 AM OMG, you're in Spain??? I love Spain! I recall one of the best times of my life in Madrid. Have a wonderful trip! I'm doing fine.

Michael Tor August 27, 2022 at 9:56 PM I love this Villanelle for the words are written from experience. Excellent theme Milton full of Truth and a bit of sarcasm. L Milton Hankins August 28, 2022 at 8:44 AM Thanks, Michael. Yes, I suppose there is a hing of sarcasm in it, although it was hardly intentional. It takes quite some time to pen a Villanelle and keep it doing what it's supposed to do.

Sotto Poet August 27, 2022 at 8:26 PM This really cool and very well written Milt. I enjoyed reading this great villanelle. Enjoy the rest of your day. And warm regards. L Milton Hankins August 27, 2022 at 8:38 PM Thank you so very much, Lasaad. It is always so good to hear from you. I still read all of your poems, but have gained so many new poets, whom I try to encourage, over the past few months, I rarely have time to write to old friends.