How important are family and friends,
Times of real trouble the outcome depends,
Depends on the numbers the more we recruit,
Together we help to resolve a dispute,
Our heads put together to plan our way out,
Intimidate the enemy where in with a shout,
We can beat every problem fight to the end,
Our strength is in numbers we will apprehend,
So if you cause aggro in a negative way,
You'll feel the full force as we hunt down our prey,
This is a route we rather not take,
It's never too late to admit your mistake,
Turn it around repair what was wrong,
Friendship or enemy something to work on,
The last few years have been tougher than most,
No one to blame pandemic the host,
A world that's so fragile with a lot going on,
It only takes one nutter to drop a huge bomb.
Oh my sweetheart ! Your glance pierces my heart.
I read your heart when your eyes go glisten.
Your fake refusal, I’m not to listen.
I believe in your looks, though tongue may hurt.
You are eager to hide your acceptance.
I notice false rejection in your eyes
I can always clearly detect your lies
realising real passionate glance.
You may make fun of me, I just ignore,
though bluntly thrown through your ruthless tough talk.
You eyes can’t deceive giving me great shock.
You really love me Dear, I am sure.
I haven't given direct proposal
Having patience calmly I'm to observe
when you actually express your love
I promise to snatch your consent : Verbal.
Waiting for most desirable first kiss
I know very well, at end I must win.
Oh , My valentine ! Be mine ! Be my queen.
Oh my sweetheart ! Please shower my best bliss.
Villanelle : Those whom the gods disdain bloat tough in hubris
Those whom the gods disdain bloat tough in hubris
Vesuvius sank isle strung duckweed in Mid-Sea
Tectonic plates clash Zeus’ curse sinks Atlantis
Tough talk across Atlantic makes Olympus hiss
Triumphant magnate tandem with pale Yin on knee
Those whom the gods disdain bloat tough in hubris
No Plato to lament holy Lost Angeles
Split through Grand Canyon guts out at New Jersey
Tectonic plates clash Zeus’ curse sinks Atlantis
Meru’s father stomachs no campaign mudsling blitz :
« Stop the la-di-da now or I’ll make you float free ! »
Those whom the gods disdain bloat tough in hubris
« Let Minerva win or I’ll split Oval Office !
I’ll not say it again : You’ll lose Land of Free ! »
Tectonic plates clash Zeus’ curse sinks Atlantis
No curse worse than what shatters Olympus bliss
« Come to your senses now : Trump card will make you flee ! »
Those whom the gods disdain bloat tough in hubris
Tectonic plates clash Zeus’ curse sinks Atlantis
© T. Wignesan – Paris, 2016
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