wherever I go, I hear the same sounds
voices in a head, articulated
of people long dead, they lie underground
emanating from an old mind unsound
unhappy, with no aim - just frustrated
wherever I go, I hear the same sounds
I fumble with words just to get around
throw away all those decades outdated
of people long dead, they lie underground
let Sun bring a new day, freshness surround
thoughts with inspiration unabated
wherever I go, I hear the same sounds
Cut umbilical cords - wisdom profound
helps generate a soul liberated
of people long dead, they lie underground
Let me channelize energy unbound
Let old graveyards lie in peace-sedated
wherever I go, I hear the same sounds
of people long dead, they lie underground
Poetics: Pounding the Pentameter!
I hear the same sounds everywhere too, Reena.
-David
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Hope it doesn’t affect what you want to do. Thank you, David!
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… a beautifully composed villanelle!
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Thank you, Helen!
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I like the otherworld essence of this piece Reena. Fascinating and well written. 🙂
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Thank you, Rob!
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The way you can hear their voices just tells me how important that we learn from those who came before us… Made me think of Hamlet actually.
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Thank you, Bjorn! Actually, I see too many voices from the past as a hindrance. Listen, learn and move on…
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They lie underground, their spirits free to find their destiny. An evocative poem.
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Thank you, Beverly!
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Very beautifully written Reena
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Thanks a lot!
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My pleasure
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An eerie Villanelle, I can hear those voices of those underground. I think it best to channel positive energy. Well done… the repeating lines stay with the reader.
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Thank you so much! ☺️
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Reblogged this on NEW BLOG HERE >> https:/BOOKS.ESLARN-NET.DE.
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A truly haunting and beautiful Villanelle with a powerful message, Reena!
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Thank you, Ingrid!
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great great…keep writing
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Thanks again!
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