Love theme Villanelle (poem) by Teresa Ariail on AuthorsDen

Love theme Villanelle
by Teresa Ariail → (All Poetry by Teresa Ariail)
Rated "PG" by the Author.

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A French verse form consisting of five three-line stanzas and a final quatrain, with the first and third lines of the first stanza repeating alternately in the following stanzas. These two refrain lines form the final couplet in the quatrain.
I'm reaching for you lying next to me In the deep hours of dark and endless night Just coolness where the warmth of you should be I'm wanting you to come and set me free Allow my fledgling heart to start its flight I'm reaching for you lying next to me But now there is just air where you should be An emptiness lies with me through the night Just coolness where the warmth of you should be A thousand nights you fitted in to me And where I didn't fit you made me right I'm reaching for you lying next to me It seems now something's missing here in me A void of solid heart and strength of might Just coolness where the warmth of you should be Please, longing, longing, Leave me! Let me be! And see me through this yearning into light I'm reaching for you lying next to me Just coolness where the warmth of you should be

Reviewed by Regis Auffray

Reviewed on February 7, 2015

I can relate to the theme that you've shared through your verses here, Teresa. I am also impressed with your style here as it requires discipline of writing. Love and best wishes,

Regis

Reviewed by Andy Turner

Reviewed on November 17, 2013

Superb, it is close to iambic pentameter, too.
Very skillful, indeed.

It tells the story of unrequited love, a pain that brings the music of life, to life.

Reviewed by Walt Hardester

Reviewed on November 6, 2013

Very expressive and enjoyable reading.
Well done Teresa.

~W~

Reviewed by Budd Nelson

Reviewed on November 5, 2013

we all have felt this longing, well penned
budd

Reviewed by Ronald Hull

Reviewed on November 4, 2013

A strong sense of longing for a lost love. Also a very common one.

Ron