The Abyss (Villanelle)

by Sylvia   Dec 8, 2008


Deeper and deeper, into the abyss,
quick sand, sucking and pulling me down.
Hand over hand, climbing out, I try to resist.

Feelings of darkness persist,
cannot breathe, going to drown,
deeper and deeper, into the abyss.

My mind filled with thoughts that are amiss.
Thinking, sinking again, I realize with a frown,
hand over hand, climbing out, I try to resist.

If I simply let go will there be bliss,
or thorns adorning a crown?
Deeper and deeper, into the abyss.

Is there anyone to assist,
as I swirl around and around.
Hand over hand, climbing out, I try to resist.

Will I cease to exist,
wearing a flowing white gown.
Deeper and deeper, into the abyss,
hand over hand, climbing out, I try to resist.

Copyright © 2008 Sylvia All Rights Reserved
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A Villanelle is a nineteen-line poem consisting of a very specific rhyming scheme: aba aba aba aba aba abaa. The first and the third lines in the first stanza are repeated in alternating order throughout the poem, and appear together in the last couplet (last two lines).
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  • 15 years ago

    by Meena Krish

    I like the image this poem painted, it was like
    holding my breath! I also like this form and have tried doing it; but its not as good as yours!! Excellent write! Thank you for the comment also..take care.

  • 15 years ago

    by Ingrid

    Wow, very dark indeed..
    Just remember, Silvia..if it does not kill us, it will make us stronger;)
    A much beauitful poem, I love this format!

    Hugs to you, dear lady,

    5/5 Ingrid

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