On the island of muses and dreams
Sally sells souls by the seashore
that transmit remarkable reams.
She entices poets with themes
that their muses bring to the fore.
On the island of muses and dreams
Sally guarantees reading regimes
of the souls' words bought by the shore
who transmit remarkable reams.
A purchase is not what it seems,
poets pay for the dead soul’s rapport.
On the island of muses and dreams
you barter your own muses streams,
for the soul (remember, readers galore!)
that transmits remarkable reams.
Sally dangles the key to extremes.
Eternity as a writing whore
who transmits remarkable reams
on the island of muses and dreams.
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Shout out to Writer's Island for the prompt. Simply put, a key.
9 comments:
The repetition was great in this.
Thanks Anthony. This propmt was difficult for me. If I feel stuck, I often turn to a poetic form like the Villanelle...it can loosen up my muse. Still not sure what I think of this piece, but I do appreciate your kind words.
I've always admired anyone who can write to this form! I find it very challenging and you've done a fantastic job!
Thank you Marianne. I did break a villanelle rule. The last two lines of the final stanza should be in opposite order:
on the island of muses and dreams
who transmits remarkable reams
It just worked better the other way. But what's the worst thing that will happen? Poet's jail? Hey I bet there's some interesting scoundrels in there!
Brenda,
Love the repetition in this. Nicely done.
Pamela
wow -- what a lovely take on the old tongue-twister, and kudos for tackling the villanelle!
Love the villanelle for a sing-song dreamy attitude. Great idea for this poem, Brenda. Like, too, the twist on the age-old tongue twister.
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awards 4 u,
Happy Monday!
nicely done....I hrdly every write a villanelle.....maybe i will try one again
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