2014

She had a firework clenched between her teeth,

with a flame shaking in her hands.

I never saw anything as miraculous;

That look in her eyes,

as sparks crowded the space 

between us. 

-James Kelley 2014, All Rights Reserved.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Torres Avatar
January 1, 2014 at 7:06 PM
Happy New Year. Kelly!!! ..another poem hits 2014..congatz to ur awesome piece.. ^__^
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January 1, 2014 at 7:09 PM
Why thank you...Happy New Year to you as well Aiyah..I hope it brings you joy.
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