Orange areas
on my skin... reality—
the areas are brown,
areas, tan.
Am I an animal?
Am I sand?
Will I be extinct
just as I stand?
Am I wanted more
now than then?
So precious—
orange, a has-been.
Waiting, waiting here,
another orange area restin'.
Nothing, nothing, nothing
again.
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K.A. Smith
K. A. Smith – published author and poet with experience in architectural design. I try to bring love and life into every poem or story. I believe every piece of art is "effective" in some way. Please follow along, and share your thoughts.
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