[Villanelle] Lament

Is this a boon or a bane?
Define, my state, I cannot
I think I am in love again

To sleep, I shut my eyes, in vain
Twist and turn on my cot
Is this a boon or a bane?

I am the last one to complain
But my heart goes on a trot
I think I am in love again

No overt joys, no pain
Yet, my stomach gets knot
Is this a boon or a bane?

‘fore you yawn, let me explain
This is not that usual plot
I think I am in love again

It was Mary, Judith and then Jane
Now I find Margaret hot
Is this a boon or a bane?
I think I am in love again


Vijay © 30th March, 2006