For Lenore

A villanelle...written for CW class

How I loved thee, my Lenore
Your crimson eyes, their long-lashed stare
Will you haunt me evermore?

This gaunt body blades have tore
For you, my love, my maiden fair
How I loved thee, my Lenore

Many burdens have I bore
In hopes that I, a look might snare
Will you haunt me evermore?

Other loves I shall abhor
For love has spoiled me to your care
How I loved thee, my Lenore

Death’s cold hand I now implore
This loss is more than I can bear
Will you haunt me evermore?

Love, my bleeding heart is sore
This life brings me naught but despair
How I loved thee, my Lenore
Will you haunt me evermore?