I would need some time, to give it its due,
It’s a daunting thing you ask of me.
The seas are more than just some shade of blue
Oh, how would I render such a vibrant hue,
When seas reach the shore at dawn? At three?
I’d need some time, to give it its due.
In colors cleaved only with God’s imbue,
This palette of mine must try to decree.
The seas are more than just some shade of blue.
There are whitecapped curls of waves to construe
As they crash against the rocks prettily.
I’d need some time, to give it its due.
Certainly more time than you’d think it’s true.
Shades vaster than the horizons to see.
Yes, I’d need some time, to give it it’s due.
The seas are more than just some shade of blue.
dVerse Poets Pub | Open Link Night
Today Lillian remodels as she tends the bar for Open Link Night at dVerse Poets.
Open Link Night where there are no prompts. Everyone can post ONE poem of their choosing. No particular format, topic, etc.. Post the poem you want.
Tonight I offer a Villanelle
Raivenne-lations 
Definitely more. This is lovely. The fact that you’ve written so many villanelles this month truly wows me. Great work!
I think it was just the right time for them to flow forth. Thank you!
A beautiful villanelle! So true, there are so many shades of blue…
Thanks, Ingrid!
Oh yes….I soooooooooooo agree! Having spent 5 winters in Bermuda, I truly understand this. The ocean there is myriad shades of blue….and even just standing still looking out….from aquamarine to the deepest shades of navy blue, almost black and so many in between. What a palette!
Winters in Bermuda, sounds lovely. Thanks Lillian.
The seas captivate with their myriad shades of many colors, depending on the weather. I love coastal areas no matter the water’s color. Your poem is a delight.
Thanks Helen.
Raivenne,
As villanelles go, this is one of the absolute best I’ve read and suits the persona’s state of mind perfectly as she contemplates what’s asked of her creative prowess.
pax,
dora
Why thank you, Dora.
This was a very fluid villanelle, moving comfortably from verse to verse — colorful, certainly more than just some shade of blue.
Thank you, Rob.
A lovely write, the repetition in this pulls one deeper into the sea of uncertainty — as a painter, I know well this uncertainty! blessings, Jason
Thank you, Jason.
You are welcome!
I like the combination of “it its” . Blue: so easy on the eyes so difficult to capture. Good poem, Raivenne.
“So easy on the eyes so difficult to capture” so true. Thank you, Msjadeli
You’re very welcome.
A lovely villanelle… I long for the sea when you describe it like this
I was longing for the coast as I wrote it. Thanks Björn.