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Ode to An Absentee Muse ~ A Villanelle for Evelyn~

You troublesome ***** always away,

just when I need you the most,

off to Hawaii on holiday.

 

You bask in the sun, glorious day!

native *** you sip with a host;

you troublesome ***** always away.

 

All the pressure! My Life's in a fray.

Your note arrives through the post:

off to Hawaii on holiday.

 

I search in my mind, words just wont stay.

You're what? They're giving a toast!

You troublesome ***** always away.

 

Do you think it's a joke, a game we play?

You get to leave; you always boast:

I'm off to Hawaii on holiday!

O muse, it's the end, no more disarray!

Next time the pig won't be the roast.

You troublesome ***** always away,

off to Hawaii on holiday.

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Written by
lori-carlson
American
Published
Feb 9, 2010
Lines·Words
19·124
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© 1994, Iona Nerissa

All poetry under the names Lori Carlson or Iona Nerissa are the sole property of Lori Carlson.

Please seek permission before using any of my writings.

~Lori Carlson~

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