I've seen the future...
It's not bright at all: Villanelle
words are not useful anymore
i release them, they never come back
i wallow in this pit, rotting at the core
.
honest excuses i planned to implore,
whisper in the void, becoming artifacts
words are not useful anymore
.
we'll never return to that noble shore,
where promises and futures interact
i wallow in this pit, rotting at the core
.
your untimely demise erased the score
apologies go silent, no more contact
words are not useful anymore
.
finality is certain, no chance for encore
reality stings like eyes meeting cognac
i wallow in this pit, rotting at the core
.
strength withers to nothing—recovery is a chore
destinies departed, renouncing every contract
words are not useful anymore
i wallow in this pit, rotting at the core
About the Creator
Lamar Wiggins
Creative writer in the Northeast US who loves the paranormal, mystery, true crime, horror, humor, fantasy and poetry.
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Comments (10)
Love this line "reality stings like eyes meeting cognac." Beautiful work, Lamar!
This is so true. I feel like I am writing constantly, maybe trying to hold on to something It’s hard, scary to surrender to the fact that (words are not useful anymore). Beautiful work
Wow, the imagery that linger in your mind after reading .
I really feel the exhaustion here. Beautiful words.
Is this your first Villanelle for this challenge, Lamar? Great work! ‘Words are not useful anymore’ hits hard and I know that feeling and silence that follows only too well. Good luck on the challenge!
Life is hard most of the time and really choosing the right words in any way or situation is one of the hardest things anyone can do or say or write. Great job.
Naice
Recovery is a chore!
Recovery is a chore, that hit so hard! Loved your poem!
Super-fabulous writing! Go Lamar! 💪🏾