The light of day, may it not fade
Though pollen flutters to the ground
Let not the May Queen fade to gray
.
Dance, my darlings, as spritely fae
The birds and bees have come to town
The light of day, may it not fade
.
A finer world’s been kept at bay
Leaves unfurl green petticoats down
Let not the May Queen fade to gray
.
Fireflies join the masquerade
Whispers linger and crickets sound
The light of day, may it not fade
.
Sing, one and all, your fortunes made
Disregard disquieting hounds
Let not the May Queen fade to gray
.
No pleas for help on this May Day
Dreary winter, let snowflakes drown
The light of day, may it not fade
Let not the May Queen fade to gray
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Copyright © 05/01/2024 by Christy Munson. All rights reserved.
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Author's Notes:
This May themed villanelle poem is written for Mike Singleton - Mikeydred's Mayvillanelle Dollar Prompt unofficial challenge
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Comments (8)
Beautiful!!! Loved it!!!
Love it, it's so soft and heartfelt, more like a song than a poem!😊
The "Dance, my darlings, as spritely fae" part was so so beautiful! As was the rest of this poem. Love it.
Absolutely beautiful perfect take on the challenge. I love this. Worthy of a Top Story
This was so stunningly beautiful! You executed the Villanelle so brilliantly!
That's amazing Fabolous really loved it
Christy, you capture all the promise of May and new life. A very charming and upbeat poem, which is always appreciated!
That was lovely. So optimistic, just like May.