Spectre from the Past (Villanelle)

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Open Poetry #47

Spectre from the Past (Villanelle)

JerryPat2
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since 2011-02-06

Posts 16975
South Louisiana

0 posted 2011-05-01 10:13 PM

Not the best Villanelle, but . . .

I think the die has been cast for tonight,
A dreadful howl from down at the dockside,
A spectre from the past, old Mack the Knife.

The fog saturates the dock, best take flight,
You're grist for the mill when you see him stride,
I think the die has been cast for tonight.

There is no safe place, a night of pure fright,
No where to run when he gives you the eye,
A spectre from the past, old Mack the Knife.

Won't listen to reason, we're in a plight,
A mean and vengeful man comes on high tide,
I think the die has been cast for tonight.

My God in Heaven, what has caused this blight?
Mack would bellow, remember my child bride?
I think the die has been cast for tonight,
A spectre from the past, old Mack the Knife.

~ Borrow money from pessimists -- they don't expect it back. ~

[This message has been edited by JerryPat2 (05-02-2011 04:56 PM).]

serenity blaze
Member Empyrean

since 2000-02-02

Posts 27738

1 posted 2011-05-01 10:37 PM

The ache of weary in this ...like someone tired of remembering with no respite.

May you rest well and repair your spirit, good friend.

JerryPat2
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since 2011-02-06

Posts 16975
South Louisiana

2 posted 2011-05-01 10:40 PM

Ah, my spirit is good. I just get into these moods every so often.

~ Borrow money from pessimists -- they don't expect it back. ~

Dr.Moose1
Member Elite

since 1999-09-05

Posts 3448
Bewilderment , USA

3 posted 2011-05-02 04:48 PM

JerryPat2,
Hey, no fair! I was looking forward to comparing notes, lol. I would really be interested in seeing it, as there are so few posted, and I've enjoyed some of your other pieces. Oh well, perhaps another time.
Doc

JamesMichael
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since 1999-11-16

Posts 33336
Kapolei, Hawaii, USA

4 posted 2011-05-05 06:11 PM

Fine writing...James

JerryPat2
Member Laureate

since 2011-02-06

Posts 16975
South Louisiana

5 posted 2011-05-05 06:28 PM

Appreciate it, James, hope you will have a great weekend.

~ I went to a restaurant that serves "breakfast at any time" / I ordered French Toast during the Renaissance. ~

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