Omar J. Saez
ENG-328 -- Poetry Writing Workshop
Professor Julie Ramon
May 15,2022
What Does Frame Know? A Villanelle by Omar J Saez
Don't be fooled by the pearly whites exposed. If the walls could speak, then Frame would lead the talk The frauds and frowns are truths that Frame does know.
Frame stays still, but the memories he shows with the teeth that are white like sticks of chalk Don't be fooled by the pearly whites exposed
These bonds are dead surrounded by the crows, secrets buried like lips are sealed with caulk. The frauds and frowns are truths that Frame does know
The highs are overpowered by the lows. skeletons hide and demons surely stalk. Don't be fooled by the pearly whites exposed.
Familiar face: the story is unknown. Deception lurks while side-by-side they walk The frauds and frowns; all the things that Frame knows
One thousand words would keep them on their toes The hugs and smirks would turn into a balk Don't be fooled by the pearly whites exposed The frauds and frowns; all the things that Frame knows