This poem is in the form of a VILLANELLE and is dedicated to all Peomhunters who care about the form and structure of their poems!
I have the right to justify my style,
Its ins and outs its wheeling and its deal,
My way of life - my temperament - my smile.
We make our way in life by use of guile,
By how we speak and think and how we feel,
I have the right to justify my style.
I do not wish my customers to rile,
It would offend to lie and cheat and steal,
My way of life - my temperament - my smile.
At work I judge a carpet by its pile,
I always judge a fabric by its feel,
I have the right to justify my style.
I always try to go the extra mile
And show commitment full of fervent zeal,
My way of life - my temperament - my smile.
The Judgement Day will bring my final trial
And though I do not want my fate to seal,
I have the right to justify my style,
My way of life - my temperament - my smile!
(20 August 2009) John Knight.
I am a huge fan of the villanelle and this one is just perfect! S :)
Sure we must select the ‘choice’ not chance…till it is not detrimental or harmful to person or society…still there is flaw in this statement… thumbrule yet to be set by society …any amount of titration practice to include or exclude will prove futile… Vedic thought says ‘there is no work 100% good and 0% bad’ or vice versa … Your programme of life and living is by ‘Choice is better than Chance’…indeed commendable…thanks Sir.. 10 Ms. Nivedita UK
a lyrical RIGHT! an interesting done/ I have the right to justify my style, ......................................................... My way of life - my temperament - my smile. Thanks For Sharing your RIGHT
do not wish my customers to rile, It would offend to lie and cheat and steal, My way of life - my temperament - my smile. nice poem from soul
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
An interesting poem, but it's really difficult to follow the form! Thanks John for sharing!