Log 29: A Sad Little Villanelle

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My eyes grow tired
And my heart feels so weak
As I dream to be desired

My love once again backfired
Anxiety leaves me unable to speak
My eyes grow tired

I always thought love would make me inspired
But there goes another pointless week
As I dream to be desired

I know it's something not easily acquired
Throat burning as I shriek
My eyes grow tired

Maybe my brain needs to be rewired
I can't continue to feel so bleak
As I dream to be desired

"It must be nice to be admired"
I say to my mother's most prized antique
My eyes grow tired
As I dream to be desired.

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