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By Melissa IngoldsbyPublished 3 years ago 1 min read
chartreuse
Photo by Boris Smokrovic on Unsplash

the gleam of the time of day when the oily egg yolk gleans

The leftover bits of summer, a neon glow

It hits the light and creates a haze

A major role in the future sunset,

The first step of her light

Gives the impression of something brighter than the sun

Is it a chartreuse angel I behold?

As Job said: "Before I go, never to return, to a land of darkness and gloom [Sheol]"

But to step into shadow and understand the despair and agony

The sacrifice and device

Of heaven

Her bright, ocean-wide eyes, a towering spectacle

What aroma does her eternal color

Bring?

honey, saffron, and anise, deep red fruits

Fresh cut herbs, citrus and spice.

It's enveloped in a different perspective

Such a decision that lives on it's own merit

A grace that doesn't mean to show off its teeth like a ploy,

And the endearing melody of the

Chartreuse Angel-Eyes,

Captivates all

Like a deep breath

Letting out pure sunshine

And maple fall.

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About the Creator

Melissa Ingoldsby

My work:

Patheos,

The Job, The Space Between Us, Green,

The Unlikely Bounty, Straight Love, The Heart Factory, The Half Paper Moon, I am Bexley and Atonement by JMS Books

Silent Bites by Eukalypto

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  • HandsomelouiiThePoet (Lonzo ward)2 years ago

    I Love this Brilliant Piece 🌈✨💖👌💯😊🐦😉📝🌟💛

  • This is so beautiful, and lyrically constructed. I can almost see something akin to the Song of Solomon in it. The imagery is so gorgeous! LOVE this poem!!

  • Babs Iverson3 years ago

    Love this!!! Brilliant and beautifully written!!!♥️♥️💕

  • This was so breathtaking and magnificent! Your imageries were so beautifully painted here! You have such an amazing way with words. Like a word wizard! I loved this so much!

  • My favorite time of year, with all the magic it holds in store.

  • Mother Combs3 years ago

    <3

  • Test3 years ago

    I love that you left this so open to interpretation, all while painting with vivid words. It made me think of late summer, on the precipice of autumn, when all the green is sure to die… and how loving another human means you’re sure to lose them someday, because we’re part of the cycle of nature too.

  • Tiffany Gordon3 years ago

    gorgeous work Melly G!

  • Very well written, with an interesting biblical reference the context of which (in your poem) I can't quite place. Care to elucidate, or should this remain a mystery? As a riddle-poser myself, I welcome either outcome!

  • Mariann Carroll3 years ago

    This is Beautiful 😍

  • Paul Stewart3 years ago

    Oh this is stunning, Melissa! Love it so much. Always love your poems and plays with colour. Thought it was great that you quoted Job too! Thank you for this lovely piece!

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