Fixed Routine

villanelle

Fixed routine.

 

I always choose to take this way

This quiet path leads to my door,

Today as every other day.

 

 I have no fear that I may stray.

I see no reason to explore.

I always choose to take this way.

 

Here sun and shadow interplay

Creating shapes not seen before.

Today as every other day.

 

The song thrush sings his roundelay.

 I feel my jaded spirits soar

I always choose to take this way.

 

Though I could choose another way

I am aware of two or more.

Today as every other day.

 

It adds some pleasure to my day

 a feeling I have known before.

I always choose to take this way

 Today as every other day.

 

Wednesday, 10 November 2010

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Reviews

[spence]

I think this Villanelle piece represents the true spirit of poetry as it can be taken either literally or metaphorically. In the metaphoric and literal sense I've always been the type to take the path less paved... although often fraught with danger boredom is rarely an issue. As I'm getting older though my concerns for the futures of my children are gradually making me more habitual in setting a better example than being the product of a wholly unstable environment.
I'm fast approaching 40 now, so being moderately calmer and more reliable is definately a good thing.
I really enjoyed the contentedness that exudes from this piece- it's something that i'm slowly learning to appreciate in life. Nice one, spence

[Cliff Rhodes]

This has nice feeling to it and creates a sense of security.