A Lover Scorned (My attempt at a villanelle)

I beg you, consume me, O mighty Death!

Lest curséd Sorrow and unwanted Grief

Devour me wholly in one mighty breath.

 

Feast on my sweet flesh and turn it to earth;

Drink on my blood to your utmost relief.

I beg you, consume me, O mighty Death!

 

His love, once profuse, now suffers a dearth,

And endless proof of his blatant mischief

Devour me wholly in one painful breath.

 

Oh that you will just secure me a berth

In silent Hades; and pray, sir, be brief!

I beg you, consume me, O mighty Death!

 

For I hear the lewd words she chants in mirth

“Oh how he can,” boasts that red-headed thief,

“Devour me wholly in one blissful breath.”

 

And, think, for naught else but her narrow girth,

He’ll leave me broken with betrayed belief!

I beg you, consume me, O mighty Death!

Devour me wholly in one gentle breath.

 

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