Watercolor sky fadesto chalky greywinkle.No burst of orange,no shock of lust-lightto ward off shadows,defy Indigo’s assault.Close your awful eyes,go back to sleep.
Late entry using Grapeling’s word list.
7.11.2014
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Late entry using Grapeling’s word list.
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Perfect, Marian. Gosh, I love the watercolour sky, and the final stanza is unexpected but just the right ending.
ReplyDeleteJust gasping here. Don't mind me. Stellar in all ways.
ReplyDeleteA gave a little snort as I read the last two lines .. and I meant it as a compliment, promise.
ReplyDeleteAahh! Saying each word aloud was a delight. Sound shape sky sleep. "Awful" was a surprise!
ReplyDeleteSharp verses, I love it ~
ReplyDeleteGrace
Wonderful, Marian--Awe-filled here. Ha. k.
ReplyDeleteThe idea of "awful eyes" makes me want to meet the one going back to sleep.
ReplyDeleteLove the color trip.
sinuous; superb. thanks for playing, Marian ~ M
ReplyDeleteNothing spectacular on the outside best to go to sleep! Guess so! Wonderful write Marian!
ReplyDeleteHank
Fabulous! "no shock of lust-light" is such a wonderful, memorable line.
ReplyDeleteGreywinkle!! Love that!
ReplyDeleteahhh, thank you, friends. now, go back to bed!
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