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Hazel Irises

Eyes burn red; sticky lines streak down cheeks flushed pink. Moisture clings to wilting lashes, breaths are ragged and harsh. Doubt casts a shadow over hazel irises, warping images projected at them.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2012




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Date: 7/9/2012 7:44:00 AM
Love this last stanza..."warping images" .....such metaphoric use of sadness! Well done Katie! Congratulations!
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Date: 7/8/2012 6:11:00 PM
katie, congratulations with your wonderful win -xox~pd
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Date: 7/7/2012 11:44:00 AM
Things DO look distorted thru tear-filled eyes. Wonderful win, Katie....
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Date: 7/6/2012 10:48:00 PM
many congrats on your win in the contest , great imagery
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Date: 7/6/2012 10:34:00 PM
I enjoyed this one on Brian's winner list, Katie. Congrats on your win!
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Date: 7/6/2012 8:49:00 PM
Congratulations Katie. Love, Joyce
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Date: 7/6/2012 11:44:00 AM
Congratulations on your placement in Brian's contest Katie. Love, Carol
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Date: 7/6/2012 10:00:00 AM
Congrats on your win Katie...enjoyed your poem.
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Date: 7/6/2012 8:31:00 AM
congratulations on your winning poem.
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