Villanelle poem / "Gone"

You’ve been gone for so long.

I lose track of time staring at the door every day.

I barely remember our song.

 

My ears patiently wait for the sound of ding-dong.

My mind yells you ran away!

You’ve been gone for so long.

 

My legs rush me to your room, to show me you are still gone.

My sight has painted my mood dark gray.

I barely remember our song.

 

Stress takes over me, ever since you moved on.

The proof is reflected on the overwhelm ashtray.

You’ve been gone for so long.

 

My spirit is not longer strong.

I taste bitter and look decay.

I barely remember our song.

 

Leaving your daughter behind was wrong.

You should have stayed.

You’ve been gone for so long,

I barely remember our song.


By: Nerea Duran