Purple Haze

Purple Haze

(A villanelle)

Sometimes I put on my Mardi Gras face

Walk in purple prose in a purple haze

I drift marooned in outer space 

I can show pomp and power and grace

Let banners wave and fireworks blaze

Sometimes I put on my Mardi gras

Around the mulberry bush in endless chase

Wandering among orchids in psychedelic maze

I drift marooned in outer space

Cover aubergine bruises mask in place

Dance around the truth with a glib phrase

Sometimes I put on my Mardi gras face98

I feel like I'm part of an alien race

Alienated alone and in a daze for days

I drift marooned in outer space

Someday I'm sure I'll find my place

Bring balance to my way

Sometimes I put on my Mardi Gras face

I drift marooned in outer space