I enjoyed this. I think many here will relate to this and also enjoy the words. I think it is good how you give a list of things and the reader can point out bits that relate to them most.

Nice work

I really loved the last stanza and the first stanza because both seem to go well with each other I also love the repetition of some parts and everything else was just beautiful I love the angels parts because it makes me think of God 5/5

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The Villanelle is a difficult form to peruse when writing formed poetry and I feel Michael achieved that goal and much more within this beautiful poem.
I particularly enjoyed his word usage within this piece, the desires of a poet and carefully detailed outline of the message.

"Proverbial angels as well as the mythical moles" <---- captivating word usage here ~
All in all, the message goes into great detail on the life and depth of a poet and the form was wonderfully displayed ~

I enjoyed this poem, I could perfectly connect with it and the scene being presented was quite clear.Nice job!