True Blood: A Vampire Villanelle

So last week, I was given the assignment (in my poetry writing workshop) to write a Villanelle. (An example of which is the popular Dylan Thomas' Do Not Go Gentle into that Good Night.)

Now mind you, I am (have always been) more of a free verse writing type poet. So as much as I may enjoy reading the occasional, traditional/ structured poetry, like, for example, Sonnets, I'm not much for writing them.

Nevertheless, I decided to take on the challenge of writing the Villanelle. And what a challenge it was... Until!

Until I decided to write on two of my favourite topics. Vampires, and more specifically True Blood.

And how apropos, because with season 3 almost upon us (with only 3 days left to go from today, June 10th), and as waiting has sucked to the point (of a fang) of wanting to "do bad things", here's hoping to God(ric) that the vampire villanelle helps sustain, even if only for a little bite... I mean bit! ;)

True Blood:  a Vampire Villanelle

 
 

True, it’s in the Blood and we know it all too well.
You don’t know how much is at stake!
'til Sunday, seeking solace in vampire Villanelle.

Season one was fangtastic, there was so much to tell.
How much more waiting does it take?
True it’s in the Blood and we know it all too well.

On Bill, Eric and Sam, *Sookeeh seems to have cast a spell.
Waiting sucks! Don’t tempt a fans’ faith.
'til Sunday, seeking solace in vampire Villanelle.

Lafayette’s a charm. Baby vamp Jessica’s a thrill, hell
Almost all in Bon Temps are just about great.
True, it’s in the Blood and we know it all too well.

Season two started strong. Close to the end it kinda fell.
Although, “I will Rise up” … the best episode to date.
'til Sunday, seeking solace in vampire Villanelle.

Season 3, soon we’ll see Alcide. So gravely we wait. We dwell.
HBO’s campaign? Bloody icing on the cake!
True, it’s in the Blood and we know it all too well.
'til Sunday, seeking solace in vampire Villanelle.

 

* Sookie – as per the way vampire Bill pronounces it on the show - Sookeeh

© 2010

Bite Bits: "True Blood" Goodness.

So season 2 of True Blood has now come to a close, and I'm sure some of you may be having major withdrawals ( can you say "Eric" any one??), having to wait for Season 3 to arrive and not 'til June 13th 2010 (rumored).

So here's a smörgåsbord of True Blood goodness, that may help you get by, reminisce, relive... and even get spoiled (at your own discretion) for season 3:

1) Do you want Candy?

Then check out (via youtube) this cool fan made video dedicated to our fave Viking vamp Eric Northman.
Can we say 1,000 years old never looked so damn good!

2) For all you Skarsgård fans. Here's a fan page (one of many) dedicated to him!


3) Can't get enough of the blood?
Well why not wear it sometimes? The True Blood jewelry line will keep you looking as sassy as the vampire Queen of Louisiana herself.


4) And can't wait for Season 3?
Well here are two interviews: 1 & 2 , conducted with director Alan Ball.
Caution however, it may contain spoilers, so read at your own discretion.