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Death perceived so bright aglow
In your grasp your hold so tight
Round and round the wheel I go.
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Stars aligned the sky so bold
Circling around me in florescent light
Death perceived so bright aglow.
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Cascading dreams, strong hearts do hold
But death knows no height
Round and round the wheel I go.
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Twilight spirals of golden lace untold
Integrating pain filled love in his site
Death perceived so bright aglow.
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When the Reaper calls it's time to fold
Beauty fully surrounds his fright
Round and round the wheel I go.
~~~
Creation follows as new forms do mold
A cycle through which I find my might.
Death perceived so bright aglow
Round and round the wheel I go.
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Tressa Rose
On a serious self-discovering, soul-searching journey. Breaking myself out of a stagnant shell and reaching out for my dream of being a writer. Small steps but this is my start! Please help me by commenting your feedback, I'd be grateful!
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Comments (4)
Oh...love this. Love the way it flows and the way it makes you think! Well done, Tressa!
This is deep and well written!!! Excellent work!!! Btw... I sent you a message through Messenger.
Outstanding work, Rose!!!
"Round and round the wheel I go". I don't know why but that line was so unsettling for me. Loved your Villanelle!