We Too Aught Go Poem by Aniruddha Pathak

In world of greens we're guests, you know,
We need frown none, none should we fear,
As all, we come— one day to go.

As greens invited in this show,
Greeted, glorified, to all dear,
As guests we too aught go, you know.

As greens here we know every woe,
Know as well how weeds grow high gear,
For, they know they've no time to toe.

Yea, come uncalled, wild we weeds grow
Nor are we your peer nor are near,
Nor a welcome guest, we well know.

Weeds are ones whose merit lies low,
World is green, for, we dance all year,
Ere known, all plants as weeds lie low.

Yet, garden's garnished place and so,
It's better if weeds from here clear;
As guests we our welcome should know,
As guest we come, as guest aught go.
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In my definition greenery includes even weeds. In fact, I have a special liking for wilds and weeds! This Villanelle is dedicated to all weeds. There are three speakers in this poem: In the first three stanzas, it is the garden plants especially grown and nurtured. In the next two the weeds and wilds take over and express themselves, while the last stanza is spoken by the gardener.
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Villanelles | 10.09.08 |