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Celestial proof, faith’s gift preserved Through cloth loomed from best of life Quiet watching, joy from joy observed
Grok of love with warmth we’re curled Strands of care protect each in strife Celestial proof, faith’s gift preserved
Patience tested, yet huffs demurred, Forget-full tender kisses in moonlight Quiet watching, joy from joy observed
Fathomlessly from grace, unearned, Weary travelers hear heaven’s pipe Celestial proof, faith’s gift preserved
Palm 2 palm, paths through tall ferns Exchange beach glass found in white Quiet watching, joy from joy observed
Souls sheltered, sacred space, purred Through seasons, unweighed and right Celestial proof, faith’s gift preserved Quiet watching, joy from joy observed
Sanaa is today’s host of dVerse’ Poetics Tuesday. Sanaa says: For today’s Poetics, I want you to write a poem about love as something quietly sacred — not just roses and hearts, but the small, unseen ways someone stays.
Li, I love the weaving of wisdom, emotion, and imagery to create a tapestry-like effect, or a warm blanket with which to wrap oneself in, light, comfortable and lived-in.
Lisa, this is a beautiful villanelle, with a gentle, touch. The repetition creates a rhythmic, hypnotic quality that mirrors the ‘quiet watching’ brilliantly 💞
This is such a gorgeous vilanelle, Lisa! I love; “Fathomlessly from grace, unearned, Weary travelers hear heaven’s pipe Celestial proof, faith’s gift preserved.”
This is very beautiful, Lisa. I liked your poem’s structure and rhythm, and the repeating last lines. Very rich and meaningful. The song was familiar from your Valentine’s post and I enjoyed listening to it again… I got more out of it on the second hearing. Lovely pairing with the poem.
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A beautiful vilanelle Li! An amazing flow of words!
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Thanks, CA. I feel like you’ve been stalking my posts today.
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Li, I love the weaving of wisdom, emotion, and imagery to create a tapestry-like effect, or a warm blanket with which to wrap oneself in, light, comfortable and lived-in.
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<3 <3 <3 Dora, thank you for what you see in the poem.
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Lisa, this is a beautiful villanelle, with a gentle, touch. The repetition creates a rhythmic, hypnotic quality that mirrors the ‘quiet watching’ brilliantly 💞
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Ange, thanks so much. The reciprocity is what it’s all about <3
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🙌💞
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A gentle, beautiful villanelle, Li, that weaves the strands of wisdom and grace. ❤️
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Punam, I love your view of it, thank you <3
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This is such a gorgeous vilanelle, Lisa! I love; “Fathomlessly from grace, unearned, Weary travelers hear heaven’s pipe Celestial proof, faith’s gift preserved.”
Thank you so much for writing to the prompt 😍😍
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Sanaa thank you for the kind words and thank you for your wonderful prompt.
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Villanellaborally laudible creation. Love the flow.
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Ron, I love your poetic terms. Thanks so much.
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Luv you poem, and choice of form
Thanks for dropping by my blog
much love
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You’re very welcome, and thank you <3
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I love your refrain–to be seen is indeed a gift. And I like the painting too (k)
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<3
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There’s a hint of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet in your gentle villanelle, Lisa, with the celestial references and ‘palm 2 palm’. I love the idea of:
‘Souls sheltered, sacred space, purred
Through seasons, unweighed and right’.
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Kim, thank you so much for the feedback and happy you liked that idea. It’s a fond dream for me <3
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My pleasure, Lisa!
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Indeed … “joys observed” are “faith’s gift preserved.” A lovely thoughtful weave in this lively villanelle.
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Brendan, I’m happy it resonates for you. High praise from you.
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It is in trust we find love… excellent use of the Villanelle form
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Bjorn, 100%. Thank you.
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Patience tested, yet huffs demurred,
Forget-full tender kisses in moonlight
Excellent line, and I loved the villanelle form emphasizing each stanza! Great job!
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Cara, thanks so much.
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This is very beautiful, Lisa. I liked your poem’s structure and rhythm, and the repeating last lines. Very rich and meaningful. The song was familiar from your Valentine’s post and I enjoyed listening to it again… I got more out of it on the second hearing. Lovely pairing with the poem.
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Steve, thank you so much for your kind comment. Glad you enjoyed the 2nd listen on Thin Air. It’s a beauty.
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My pleasure, Lisa.
And yes, the song is a beauty, too.
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Faith, joy, patience, grace and tenderness are the varied, lovely facets of love…your villanelle is a cut diamond, Lisa!
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…it shines!
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<3
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Lynn, so very happy you enjoyed the poem, thank you <3
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You’re very welcome, Lisa…it’s beautiful.
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A very beautiful poem dear friend
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Thank you, Sadje <3
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