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Sepia Tears

Missing image

You played with matches

too close to kindling,

and from a tiny spark

bridges blazed.

 

Now you’re lost

far away from Eden,

guilty of the crime

with wings too singed to fly.

 

You don’t have to say a word

I can see it in your eyes:

Sepia tears drip brine

on maiden head of ashen dreams.

 

 

 

 

Author notes

Since this is a free verse, I would have perferred left aligned, but have centered as per your rules.

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  • ecrivain01
    November 9
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    Rather remarkable little poem ...

    and very well executed.

    Good luck in the contest.


  • Emmyb gold member
    May 4

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    fantastic. this is really interesting. a fantasy, a story, you have placed perfect delicate words together to form this little beauty. well done. I loved the simple ideas and the complex way of telling it. Well done. Emmyb


  • SmokinHotWhiteTiger
    March 26

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    Beautiful

    Oh this is arguably one of the the best small short poems I have ever read of recently. I really love the whole way you posted this and the words were incredible as wlel. very nice depth and flow really make a spectactular write all round and I just really love the whole purpose and the design of the poem. anyw ays truly a spectactular piece and I absolutely love it. keep up the nice work & good luck with the contest. Me


  • MargaretG
    March 26

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    Your images speak as clearly as the graphic of rash action and regret. The metaphor of playing with matches setting a bridge alight is inspired. They say laughing changes to crying, here is a case of it.
    I enjoyed reading, good luck!


  • Sonja
    March 25

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    The title and the whole poem speaks in language of poetry. Short, but strong in meaning. It is interesting how some picture could burst the world of imagination. Great done.
    ~Sonja~

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