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GETTING THE MESSAGE - A Villanelle
Tell the truth, have you ever loved me?
As much as the old boyfriend you’re texting
Happiness found in could-have-been dreams instead of reality
When we make love, am I a merely a proxy
Gullible substitute for whom you’re obsessing
Tell the truth, have you ever loved me?
Has he some extraordinary sensual ability?
In a contest of looks he’s surely not winning
Happiness found in could-have-been dreams instead of reality
It seems you don’t even like me lately
For this I’ll admit I’ve stopped trying
Tell the truth, have you ever loved me?
He’s got no job, for heaven’s sake, what in him do see?
Do you think that for you he’ll be changing?
Happiness found in could-have-been dreams instead of reality
Wonderful times we’ve had, I think that you’ll agree
I only hope that, in the end, they will count for something
Tell the truth, have you ever loved me?
Happiness found in could-have-been dreams instead of reality
As much as the old boyfriend you’re texting
Happiness found in could-have-been dreams instead of reality
When we make love, am I a merely a proxy
Gullible substitute for whom you’re obsessing
Tell the truth, have you ever loved me?
Has he some extraordinary sensual ability?
In a contest of looks he’s surely not winning
Happiness found in could-have-been dreams instead of reality
It seems you don’t even like me lately
For this I’ll admit I’ve stopped trying
Tell the truth, have you ever loved me?
He’s got no job, for heaven’s sake, what in him do see?
Do you think that for you he’ll be changing?
Happiness found in could-have-been dreams instead of reality
Wonderful times we’ve had, I think that you’ll agree
I only hope that, in the end, they will count for something
Tell the truth, have you ever loved me?
Happiness found in could-have-been dreams instead of reality
Published 19th Mar 2018
Author's Note
An example of betrayal fueled by the magic of technology.
Original image by Tim Platt found in a HuffPost story,
Original image by Tim Platt found in a HuffPost story,
All writing remains the property of the author. Don't use it for any purpose without their permission.
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19th Mar 2018 8:22pm
19th Mar 2018 8:26pm
Yes sir and I am not without guilt in that respect. Perhaps it's better to just water your own pasture.
21st Mar 2018 10:21pm
I wish your "could have been dreams" came true. The "have you ever loved me?" is heartbreaking. Maybe it's best to remember the wonderful times and assume that she did. I'm no expert though. I've been betrayed and baffled so many times I've had to pose that question, silently, to myself, never really getting the message. You've written about the tech-inspired treachery mentioned in your note and have done an extraordinary job, Gahdess.
22nd Mar 2018 2:26am
Thank you Sir Crow! I will admit all if this was a monologue confined to my noggin. Cheers!
31st Mar 2018 9:24pm
Love villanelles ... learned about them in poetry class. Nicely done dear poet!
31st Mar 2018 10:19pm
Thank you so much Dragonfly! I love this form as well. Ironically the unemployment mentioned in the 5th stanza is now my lot as well. :( Did I jinx myself?
