Villanelle

In the hands of tomorrow
In the hands of tomorrow To bemoan the existence of what could be, The atrocity of what ifs set its fangs deeper into the present space of serenity.
By Hridya Sharmaabout a year ago in Poets
Bird Of Darkness
Introduction This is a villanelle for Poppy's Prompt #9 September Edition The music is "Burn" by The Cure from "The Crow"
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred about a year ago in Poets
Me
Which is the real me The one they see Or the one I see when you’re looking at me Distorted images in my mind Having never known what I look like to the world
By Atomic Historianabout a year ago in Poets
A Hurricane's Woes
August 29, 2005 was the day Nature reminded the world of the effects of climate change with its unleashing of Hurricane Katrina. The Category 3 storm drowned the streets of New Orleans owing to severe levee breaches, and left unimaginable tragedy in its wake.
By Michelle Liew Tsui-Linabout a year ago in Poets
Don’t take my flower away
7 I learnt a language, now I’m afraid. 9 listening closely will I hear their words of disparage. 9 I wont cry quietly, sharpening tongue with a blade.
By Caitlin Charltonabout a year ago in Poets
Silence
Sitting here In silent isolation. Waiting. Longing for your return Expecting a call from you everyday Never more shall I hear your beautiful voice
By Atomic Historianabout a year ago in Poets
Butterfly Wings
Introduction This came to me as I was trying to sleep. I did not want to forget it so I got myself out of bed to pen this villanelle for my Muse.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred about a year ago in Poets
The precipice of poetry that seeks redemption
The precipice of poetry that seeks redemption Callous whispers that uproar the fear in my mind, Bounty tales of my existence may cease to be left behind.
By Hridya Sharmaabout a year ago in Poets
Two Thousand Years Old
Introduction This is inspired by the thoughts of things that have lasted from ancient times to the present day, One book I have on the subject is Julian Cope's "The Modern Antiquarian" and I also live close to a section of Hadrian's Wall and often visit the Temple of Antenocitus and the selfie for this piece is me leaning on a column there.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred about a year ago in Poets
Silence
Introduction This is inspired by the Vocal "Moment of Silence" challenge but I feel that the Acrostic is not a challenging enough format for me, so I have chosen a villanelle.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred about a year ago in Poets
The Rekindled Hope for Life
In the quest for the ebb and flow, In the hammered wheels of agility and the art of being slow. The due course of nature strides in its crafty demeanour,
By Hridya Sharmaabout a year ago in Poets
Dream
This hauntingly daunting feeling The unreality of watching my dreams unfold before my eyes Watching them rip off their disguise
By Atomic Historianabout a year ago in Poets