P a r s e c s
The distance Love is willing to travel.
Remove that scarred blanket covered with regret
and bathe in light of a distant, blazing star.
The speed of love is radiant, never forget.
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Darkness, a figment in this endless pirouette,
can never overshadow your brilliant avatar.
Remove that scarred blanket covered with regret.
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Symbiosis, coexistence, a forever duet.
Invites you to cross that precious reservoir.
The speed of love is radiant, never forget.
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Release your doubt... love can beget.
The right moment will amaze like a rare Renoir.
Remove that scarred blanket covered with regret.
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Chastising yourself will only reset
the window of hope you’ve left ajar.
The speed of love is radiant, never forget.
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Self-preservation — the ultimate project,
discovers heliocentric traits, reaching from afar.
Remove that scarred blanket covered with regret.
The speed of love is radiant, never forget.
About the Creator
Lamar Wiggins
Creative writer in the Northeast US who loves the paranormal, mystery, true crime, horror, humor, fantasy and poetry.
"Life is Love Experienced" -LW
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Comments (41)
This is a beautiful villanelle... worthy of it's placing in the challenge. I haven't attempted writing one... seems way too complex for me!
Just catching up on my reading, and I'm so glad I found your poem, Lamar. Such a beautiful way to talk about the power of love. I have to admit I had to look up the word "parsecs". You are light years ahead with this uplifting verse! Beautiful writing. Well deserved win. 💙
Lamar, CONGRATS on your placement with this piece! It’s so gorgeous and had winning written all over it! Happy for you! ✨🙌🏽✨
This is so, so beautiful, Lamar. This one spoke to my soul today.
Such a great 'Reminder Poem' to have in this day and age when there are cartloads of negative self-talk and judgment flying everywhere. You brought it home! Thank you.
This was so heartfelt and warming. Lovely piece.
Congratulations well deserved. I loved this poem the first time I read it.
Congrats Lamar.
Ooh such an uplifting villanelle! Congratulations on placing, Lamar! 🎉❤️
Congratulations, Lamar! This one has an uplifting feeling to it that makes you want to stand up straighter.
Congratulations, Lamar! 😍 Yes, this one is simply divine. So well-deserved! 🤗❤️
Wooohooooo congratulations!!! 🎉💖🎊🎉💖🎊
Wow, Lamar, how did I miss this one? It's amazing. Congratulations on placing!
Hey hey…..Back to say congrats Lamar on your runner up prize! Well done! ☺️🥳 Hope you are travelling well!
Congrats! Such powerful repeated lines! Beautiful poem!
Thought I had already said how much I loved this and love the SW reference in the title. Also...well bloody done on placing! Congrats, Lamar!
What a beautiful and uplifting piece. The pictures that you chose to go with the poem are very poignant as well. Congrats on the runner-up place in the challenge; it’s well deserved!
Congratulations Lamar. "The speed of love is radiant" very clever and poignant.
I love it. Profound meaning in these words. Congrats on placing in the challenge, Lamar.
Excellent work my friend. Congratulations on your win
Lamar Wiggins supremacy confirmed
Hope you win 🏆
Wait, it didn't get Top Story??? 😱😱😱😱😱
It's lovely AND it has a Star Wars reference 😁
Wow, this is truly remarkable, Lamar! What a gift you have!