Beauty has the power to enthrall
Despite actions to refrain
Beauty exists in times that appall
Even in darkness, under night’s shawl
When we seek shelter in disdain
Beauty has the power to enthrall
Amidst chaos in an ugly brawl
When emotions must be tied in chains
Beauty exists in times that appall
When Autumn leaves are set to fall
And cold weather brings new strains
Beauty has the power to enthrall
When wanting rest but are set to answer the call
We continue with what life pertains
Beauty exists in times that appall
Efforts in a large picture appears small
Yet, adds depth in the form of a stain
Beauty has the power to enthrall
Beauty exists in times that appall
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I like the focus on the power of beauty and how resilient is in no matter what is going on in this world. This line “Even in darkness, under night’s shawl” made me think of the tender, loving moments that can still take place during horrific situations. A very inspiring poem!
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Thanks.I was inspired to share that beauty can be found in evil when we’re open ☺
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Masterful format. Well written.https://worditude.blogspot.com/2018/10/tattered-memories.html
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beauty exists in times that appall – love how this translates to being patient and not judging
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Love love love your repetition. And your rhyming here is quite creative. Great poem!
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Nice repetitive line: “Beauty exists in times that appall”
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A life lesson that pulls me through.
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Lovely villanelle… those are tricky poems to write.
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Thanks, Bjorn.
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love the form…and so very true, beauty exist in times that appall though not always visible at first.
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love how this unrolls, and the message – uplifting.
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Effective use of repetition here. I’m especially drawn to that word “stain.” We usually think of that word in a negative way….but there can be, for example, a beauty in the way that purple wine stain leeches into a white linen napkin….
I enjoyed your take on the prompt!
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