I followed you,
fell across each pillow wrestling-quick
like stepping stones:
you could not decide which one
to land on.
so superglued baby birds
to your back, eversoft
compared to the way you kiss me -
oh, I think,
I could lay here
until the pale green
signals closed eyelids.
~~~
Author notes
cheesy?
the background color is the 'downy' color I chose.
A contest entry
- Hues of Green in 12 Lines or Less (there's a catch) by The Fun House.
1050 points, ended January 28, 17 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
of course that's how you're supposed to feel.
Comments
1 - 10 of 10
-
I don't think this is cheesy at all, it's actually rather good and has a unique way of putting the sentiments together (which is great). A good piece of poetry
-
Quite an original thought and the immagery here bringing the wonderful impact as well..very well done poetry here very warm and loving one..well done..
-
Forgot to applaud this.
And yes, zebras can read. They are smarter than they look. :]
-
-
Do they read in English, though? haha!
-
-
Downy!
Me and my zebra like this poem. :] -
-
Can zebras read now?
-
-
eversogood.
-
-
eep!
-
-
Tell me when you're done, Cass.
-
-
done!
-
Adding your comment:
1 - 10 of 10
