Drama Divine

Posted on by Reena Saxena

see churning of souls in a grand design
I wish I knew how, I wish I knew why
I can’t discern motives of the drama divine

I see candles flicker, I hear the bells chime
I watch oceans shiver till they run dry
see churning of souls in a grand design

rewards and losses – for no reason or rhyme
blame Karma or grab spoils on the sly
I can’t discern motives of the drama divine

Not a moment extra, warn wheels of Time
live to lose, lose to win but you can’t cry
see churning of souls in a grand design

inflated egos celebrate, dance and decline
tragedy queens smile with a humour wry
I can’t discern motives of the drama divine

breathe in the glory, glow in sunshine
go with the flow, and don’t ask why
see churning of souls in a grand design
I can’t discern motives of the drama divine

W3 Prompt #87

31 thoughts on “Drama Divine”

  4. Reena, thank you for choosing me as poet of the week, I feel humbled. Your villanelle is spot on. The churning of souls comes across so clearly, and the struggle to understand weighs beyond our comprehension. There is a sense of inevitability in this poem and the struggle to accept that which seems to be . A very profound Villanelle

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  6. Not a moment extra, warn wheels of Time
    live to lose, lose to win but you can’t cry —
    We have to take the rough with the smooth. The essence of embracing life in all its chaos and beauty. Loved your response Reena. 🙏💜

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  10. Reena, your villanelle is a captivating reflection on the enigmatic dance of life, beautifully expressed through the repetition of “see churning of souls in a grand design.” The acceptance of life’s unpredictable rewards and losses, the acknowledgment of inflated egos, and the call to embrace the flow without questioning are so relatable.

    ❤
    David

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