Kalypso (Villanelle)

Who I am will go down in history

Remember me, never forget

Gently, gently I fall safe in his arms

The dark of night, the owl hoots 

I look into his eyes

Who I am will go down in history

I never intended to go so far

I don't ever wish to be forgotten

Gently, gently I fall safe in his arms

The lie resounds in the echoing dark

He has already forgotten me but

Who I am will go down in history

He is onto the next pretty face

Leaving me curled in pain, I dream that

Gently, gently I fall safe in his arms

This is that curse I suffer, I can never get to close

If I do, they always leave me behind, but

Who I am will go down in history

Gently, gently I fall safe in his arms

j.h.