Wings of scarlet painting canvas as they soar
through blue skies embellished by cirrus clouds.
Just a bird, looking to return to the heart,
where the home is, a masterpiece complete.
Author notes
Bird's name: Ruby Topaz Hummingbird.
No, seriously.
Prompt: The birdie!!
Yes, I intentionally wrote "heart, where the home is", reversing "Home, where the heart is."
A contest entry
- Ruby Topaz Hummingbird by Karl Weiss - Topaz.
1000 points, ended May 17, 8 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Comments
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Pretty good. I liked the last stanza.
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Very nicely done indeed, a beautiful flowing and descriptive piece. the twist was very pleasant and fit nicely. thank you for youe wonderful entry in the contest.





