7.11.2014

Dot-to-Dot

Watercolor sky fades
to chalky greywinkle.

No burst of orange,
no shock of lust-light

to ward off shadows,
defy Indigo’s assault.

Close your awful eyes,
go back to sleep.

Late entry using Grapeling’s word list.
Posted by Marian at 12:23 PM
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12 comments:

  1. Kerry O'ConnorJuly 11, 2014 at 1:17 PM

    Perfect, Marian. Gosh, I love the watercolour sky, and the final stanza is unexpected but just the right ending.

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  2. hedgewitchJuly 11, 2014 at 1:59 PM

    Just gasping here. Don't mind me. Stellar in all ways.

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  3. HelenJuly 11, 2014 at 7:39 PM

    A gave a little snort as I read the last two lines .. and I meant it as a compliment, promise.

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  4. SusanJuly 11, 2014 at 9:44 PM

    Aahh! Saying each word aloud was a delight. Sound shape sky sleep. "Awful" was a surprise!

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  5. HeavenJuly 11, 2014 at 10:11 PM

    Sharp verses, I love it ~

    Grace

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  6. AnonymousJuly 11, 2014 at 11:08 PM

    Wonderful, Marian--Awe-filled here. Ha. k.

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  7. Magaly GuerreroJuly 12, 2014 at 12:34 AM

    The idea of "awful eyes" makes me want to meet the one going back to sleep.

    Love the color trip.

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  8. AnonymousJuly 12, 2014 at 12:38 AM

    sinuous; superb. thanks for playing, Marian ~ M

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  9. kaykualaJuly 12, 2014 at 6:25 AM

    Nothing spectacular on the outside best to go to sleep! Guess so! Wonderful write Marian!

    Hank

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  10. mrs mediocrityJuly 12, 2014 at 7:36 AM

    Fabulous! "no shock of lust-light" is such a wonderful, memorable line.

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  11. HannahJuly 13, 2014 at 1:16 AM

    Greywinkle!! Love that!

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  12. MarianJuly 13, 2014 at 10:11 AM

    ahhh, thank you, friends. now, go back to bed!

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