Villanelle

Hands over ears, eyes shut tight Wrapped tightly in a chain Thrown to the dark eternal night

A brand new world of terror and fright Extorting my emotions and seeping into my brain Hands over ears, eyes shut tight.

I commited a sin they told me forthright On the earth I was a stain. So I was thrown to the dark eternal night.

I tried to run, I tried to take flight, But there is no end to be attained. Hands over ears, eyes shut tight.

My ears were filled with laughter of delight Hungry monsters driving me insane. Terror in the dark eternal night.

Then suddenly my world became bright And the storms in my mind ceased to rain. Eyes opened wide, hands clasped tight.

I've returned to the place of light Escaped from suffering and pain Freed from the dark eternal night. Heart opened wide, hands clasped tight.