Purposeless

Natural Disasters.

The heart of nature lacks contrived intent;

A hurricane or slowly shifting crust.

Disasters strike a cord in their event.

Some will propose that these are heaven sent;

A tidal wave or dark cyclonic gust.

The heart of nature lacks contrived intent.

So long ago the dinosaurs were spent;

That cosmic crash enveloped earth with dust.

Disasters strike a cord in their event.

Appeal to Gods and then the laws are bent;

In times of snow and rain the wheels will rust.

The heart of nature lacks contrived intent.

A drought extends and all the yield is rent;

Yet hope entreats in positing a must.

Disasters strike a cord in their event.

It’s natural--no further scene is meant;

And natural just shrugs at purpose lust.

The heart of nature lacks contrived intent;

Disasters strike a cord in their event.

(A Villanelle; 19 lines)

Author's Note

Here's a link for the villanelle: http://www.poets.org/viewmedia.php/prmMID/5796

Reviews

[ice]

Beautiful, timely use of the form Richard..
I believe the most important line to remember is:
"The heart of nature lacks contrived intent;"
As nature is indifferent always, is always moving towards or away from us..is always proving that all things are impermanent.
enjoyed