This Plodding Life (Villanelle)

Within the circuit of this plodding life
I think awhile of love, and while I think
I am a parcel of vain strivings tied.

Where frosted knots and bows entwine; collide
a prayer is had for me, that I may sink
within the circuit of this plodding life.

No greater lessons learned than those from strife
and of their wealth and knowledge I shall drink.
I am a parcel of vain strivings tied

where future visions help me to decide.
I know my love will teeter on its brink
within the circuit of this plodding life.

So many riches gained for us are rife
in gifts returned with every passing blink.
I am a parcel of vain strivings tied.

And Oh, what wealth am I to feel inside
as I am blessed to know and feel such link!
Within the circuit of this plodding life,
I am a parcel of vain strivings tied.





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I have written a collaboration with the one and only,
Henry David Thoreau - 1817-1862

Cento Notes:

1. Within the circuit of this plodding life
from Winter Memories

2. I think awhile of Love, and while I think
from Friendship

3. I am a parcel of vain strivings tied.
from I Am A Parcel Of Vain Strivings Tied