Rallentanda

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Wednesday, September 16, 2026

W3 # 229 ...The Skeptics Kaddish... VILLANELLE

a comfort when things go awry
he hobbles in with smiles and love
bringing in tea with apple pie

smiling like a bright blue sky
rattling round with spoons and mugs
a comfort when things go awry

he's sorta cute a little bit shy
quiet and gentle as a dove
bringing in  tea with apple pie

she's lucky to have him standing by
in  melt down moments heavens above
a comfort when things go awry

been together a long time (sigh)
lots of tea for two hey luv
bringing in tea with apple pie

she loves her tea and not sure why
served piping hot it gives her a buzz
a comfort when things go awry
he brings in tea with apple pie




7 comments:

  1. This villanelle captures something so tender and true—the quiet power of small gestures. Tea and pie, spoons and mugs, a gentle presence... these everyday acts become the deepest comfort. The repetition of your refrain only deepens its impact, making love feel both cyclical and eternal. Beautiful work.

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  2. This is lovely! As Khadija says, it is a very tender portrayal.

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  3. Such a lovely, tender write! Rall, this has the aroma of love.

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