Today's prompt asks for a villanelle about words we wish we'd said or "the last word." I took it in a slightly different direction.
Break My Heart
Just like well-aimed darts,
Sticks and stones may break my bones,
But words can break my heart.
Think before you start
To speak. The words you speak, you throw
Just like well-aimed darts.
Words can be great art,
Words can cause my soul to grow,
And words can break my heart.
And yet, there is a part
Of great art that should be thrown
Just like well-aimed darts.
And if I come apart
At the seams because of woe,
It’s words that break my heart.
Whether they are art,
Or seeds of malice sown,
Just like well-aimed darts,
Those words can break my heart.
Very wise words!
ReplyDeleteStunning! I love the analogy and how well you made the villanelle work for you!
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