In This Harsh World (Villanelle) Poem by Gert Strydom

(for Annelize)

In this harsh world you are my one and all,
there is a whim of your perfume in the air
and more than in love with you I did fall.

Where nothing could our feelings forestall,
from the depth of my heart I do for you care.
In this harsh world you are my one and all

and my heartbeat fastens when you do call.
where you are kind and beautiful and fair
and more than in love with you I did fall.

Every single thing of you do me enthral
and I do love to run my fingers through your hair.
In this harsh world you are my one and all

and in my mind's eye you are strong and tall,
have the will to be sincere and to dare
and more than in love with you I did fall.

I do only the most beautiful things recall,
know that alone you do responsibilities bear.
In this harsh world you are my one and all
and more than in love with you I did fall.