April Villanelle Poems

I Let It Slip Away 

I let it slip away, my freedom said goodbye, 
as I sat in a cell of abuse pain and neglect;...

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What he’s capable of, I do admit, frightens me the most
My dread began in 2006, on TV his face did appear
The Burger King with the...

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If, by chance, the world should end tomorrow
How would you spend the last day of your life ~~
Either in revelry or regret?  in jubilation...

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Some folks think their advice alone will suffice
But I’m inclined to seek a second opinion --
On a few occasions, I’ve sought some thrice.

I don’t think...

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Springtime is the season of beauty and delight.
Flowers of every shape are blooming everywhere,
Observing such a view is a breathtaking sight.

Being one with nature is...

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Oh! Spring you come on joyful wings,
The plants in earnest expect your visit,
Hope, your coming brings.

The stage’s been made ready for your entry,
With longing hearts...

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Triumph of immortality over mortality!
Resurrection of Jesus, we commemorate fondly;
Reassessing all virtues, who, gave new morality...!

Romans and Jews found Jesus pattern of legality,
Paving firm foundations...

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Rays of golden sun, at orange dawn, I enjoy...!
I wake up, hearing chirps of birds at four O’ clock;
At fifties! Yet, I feel, as though...

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Enter your grave, as though a pilgrim, full of smile,
Within satin muslin decked coffin, sleep peaceful,
May death, the deathless (?), feel ashamed of his sly...

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Our spring delivers magic every year-
the time when we applaud its wake-up sign,
as overnight new buds seem to appear!

The days turn longer, warmer- and it's...

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Hues of joy reveal the gentle touch of spring
Brilliant smiles of tulips and daffodils so bright
Whispering sensations of pleasure only flowers bring

Dancing to the glow...

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Rejuvenating flowers are blooming
Connecting to earth as life is renewed
A kaleidoscope of colours booming

Spring is the time for some garden grooming
Squirrels jump up and down...

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When the last wind of winter passes me by,
I look out through my open window to see
flotilla of ivory cloud sails in the indigo sky.

The...

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Our spring is a magical time of the year;
the time we applaud its awakening sign,
as buds open up overnight to appear.

When days become longer and...

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I am waiting for Springtime ...  to arrive,
and all the Spring flowers buds to bloom bright;
I pray that my planted flowers will thrive...

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