fading murmurs (a villanelle)

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Soft murmurs say the end is near,
this earth will crumble, disappear.
Will you let your story end here?

Mouths gurgling aged, frozen beer,
choosing to leave peace’s hemisphere.
Soft murmurs say the end is near,

tired earth sinks under cloud of fear,
birds choke with vows so insincere,
will you let your story end here?

Even spring delays its annual cheer,
while fragile buds still persevere.
Soft murmurs say the end is near,

more hands now filled with bloodsmear.
Helpless in this cruel atmosphere,
will you let your story end here?

No, you cannot save all humans, dear,
but you can be: change’s pioneer.
Soft murmurs say the end is near,
please don’t let your story end here.

—

04.12.2019
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30 thoughts on “fading murmurs (a villanelle)”

  3. Don’t believe the naysayers. Love this strong message of your villanelle:

    No, you cannot save all humans, dear,
    but you can be: change’s pioneer.

    There is still time to act and do our part to avoid bloodsmear (such a creative word pairing).

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