The day spills open like a gift unwrapped.
Silence is filled with a bird call chorus.
Let it hold you for a moment enrapt.
Stand in the meadow with me — closer dear,
Breathe in the piney scent of the forest.
The day spills open like a gift unwrapped.
The pale blue sky, cloudless and clear
Is brushed at the edges with rose and rust.
Let it hold you for a moment enrapt.
Hold your heart wide open without any fear.
Feel it beat calmly, with joy and with trust.
The day spills open like a gift unwrapped.
There will be time, later, to leap like a deer.
Stand quietly now, don’t make a fuss.
Let it hold you for a moment enrapt.
The sun kisses dewy grass, erasing its tears.
Drink in the stillness — this moment for us.
The day spills open like a gift unwrapped,
Let it hold you for a moment enrapt.
Hoofprints In My Garden 
In my humble opinion, you met that challenge extremely well! Your poem is lovely and flows like a song. I really like it!My entry this week: http://charleslmashburn.wordpress.com/2011/09/04/blood-on-the-moon-2/
well done.:)
Well done, a great villanelle, the repeated lines are subtly used and don't hit you in the face.
love the title,amazing piece.
Just lovely! I have not been brave enough to try one of these yet. So many prompts- so little time. I need to go by your other blog to see what you have been up to! xo teri
So very well donehttp://gatelesspassage.com/2011/09/04/haggle-baggily/
hmmmm spills unwrapped 🙂 I liked that image. At first I thought it resembled the villanelle :)Happy gooseberry day!!http://lynnaima.wordpress.com/2011/09/10/the-crepuscule/
handsome one..enjoyed it.
I commented on this several days ago, but thought I'd drop you this link to one of my entries: http://charleslmashburn.wordpress.com/2011/09/11/farmers-lament-2/
Warm, subtle and inviting. Very well done.
Such a vivid and well formed villanelle. I admire you a lot.Here is my entryhttp://jackedwardspoetry.blogspot.com/2011/09/rose.html
You are gifted!
lovely.. 🙂 my potluck.. http://fiveloaf.wordpress.com/2011/04/09/summer-wind/
wow this was so beautiful..hope you check out my page 🙂 happy potluck
Nicely done! This is a lovely piece. I'm driving by via SheWrites. It's lovely to meet you!