Villanelle № 41714
Her bloody diamonds
I loved her bloody diamonds.
An impure virago with no windsock.
But she will never leave that Island.
The way her stones are fashioned.
Confabulations became clear rock.
I loved her bloody diamonds.
When they shined I was enlivened.
For her I crowed a healthy cock.
But she will never leave that Island.
Her eyes are an oriental almond.
See how the natives flock.
All love her bloody diamonds.
I tried to tell her as a friend.
That she chose instead to mock.
She will never leave that Island.
One day soon, she will be wisened.
To the ticking of the clock.
I loved her bloody diamonds,
But she will never leave that Island.
7 comments
try and ease the connections between the lines. Make the rhythm more natural, easy, as spoken word. This is base carbon, and pressure must be applied; too much, and striations ruin the effect; too little, marcasite. You, sir, are a smooth-tongued devil. I sense it is not beyond your ken to make the needed modifications. I anticipate the boldness of the results. Accept this seven, for now. I assure you there is an eleven in hiding. Your task will be to draw it out.
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