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Mydriasis Palette
a nonet poem
By A. LenaePublished about a year ago • Updated about a year ago • 1 min read
Photo by Joel Filipe on Unsplash
Your brown eyes enhanced my color wheel
and you sowed springtime in my veins
You won’t paint on walls that peel
like my scabbed remains
If my heart's a fix,
hues me again
Grayscale pricks
bruise like
“friends"
About the Creator
A. Lenae
I'm learning how to find the heart and describe it, often using metaphors. Thanks for reading.
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Outstanding
Excellent work. Looking forward to reading more!
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Compelling and original writing
Creative use of language & vocab
A Failed Artist, A Disillusioned Poet, An Underpaid Game Show Host
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Comments (5)
lovely piece
I lingered on "you sowed springtime in my veins" ♥️ Gorgeous entry, I really hope it places! 😁
Gosh this was so poignant! Loved your Nonet!
This transitioned through emotional layers so flawlessly and dramatically! Just stunning work, A. Lenae!
Seems fair.