Friday 30 July 2010

Villanelle Competition Entry: Sixteen

Take This Longing

Please take this longing from my eyes
my thoughts are lower than a mire
my gaze is fixed upon her thighs.

To me she is the perfect prize
she feeds in me a burning fire.
Please take this longing from my eyes.

I know my thoughts would bring surprise
if she knew of my deep desire.
My gaze is fixed upon her thighs.

Revealing my want would not be wise
my innocence rests on a spire.
Please take this longing from my eyes.

My love for her is based on lies
and my condition is most dire
My gaze is fixed upon her thighs.

Too young for me my conscience cries.
My mouth is dry, my hands perspire.
Please take this longing from my eyes
my gaze is fixed upon her thighs.

Maureen Sexton

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