Sunday, November 5, 2017

Villanelle No. 23


Through distance, though you are far, far away
I hold you close in vivid memories
I smiled as I heard your laughter today

T’was a passing moment I’d wished would stay
The kind that lift spirit to peace and ease
Through distance, though you are far, far away

An image – my hand, sand, a windy day
As I fold to hold it, you watch me squeeze…
I smiled as I heard your laughter today

Like droplets of sunlight piercing the gray
Warm rise fills the eyes, so likely to please
Through distance, though you are far, far away

in mumbled sounds and soft touches, we pray
a certain gratitude to mysteries
I smiled as I heard your laughter today

As I let thoughts wander, and mind at play
Idly speak your name, and breathe wistfully
Through distance, though you are far, far away
I smiled as I heard your laughter today

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