Variation on Villanelle

Alexander S. Peak

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You took the poison;

You’re dying tonight.

The mafia put a hit on you;

You’re dying tonight.

You took the poison;

And accepted the government’s lies.

The bitch broke your heart, so

You’re dying tonight.

You took the poison;

Without paying for it.

You took the poison;

You’re dying tonight.

Written 2007 by Alexander S. Peak