A Pair of Brown Eyes

it comes in rapid progression
parting reality with subtle lisps.	 brown eyes
a forest floor of fern
   ever changing with the seasons
	         (a smile, a smirk)

preying hands collapsing 
across sable skin too soft to wear.  	desire
wanting nothing more than 
a moment prescribed as birds fly northeast
	         ( a touch as noticeable)

just a sidewalk untraveled.	saturated
by the wishful wisp of morning
softness of dew fingertips, thrust of a pulse
wanting nothing more than to be inhaled
	        (breath chasing the calm)

sensation measuring the lazy waltz
of the second hand, 
time calculating reflections.	frozen
      in the simplest seldom fleeting look
	       (walking while talking)

our embrace mimic the trees 
arm in arm--stride in stride 
you have become myself.	scent 
of winter chanting a glance mirrored by deflection
	      (welcome the bundle of fire)

twisting our words imitating sounds
nearby vultures at a feast. 		carnivores
circling our mouths with no purpose
wanting to say what we know
	     (speechless sleep)

awkward postures resembling
Greek gods bathing in spilled nectar.	measurement 
of mathematical equations
     melding together thoughts through 
                    (a passing glimpse)
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Suzadail Jr. Avatar
June 3, 2009 at 9:31 AM
Congrats Jason on "A Pair of Brown Eyes" being featured. Vince
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May 31, 2009 at 2:31 PM
Congratulations on your featured poem! Laura :)
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May 31, 2009 at 12:53 PM
Congratulations on your poem being featutred this week and on your success in the contest. Ernilando
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May 31, 2009 at 9:58 AM
Jason, Congratulations on having your poem, "A Pair of Brown Eyes" featured this week. Keep writing. Always, Dane
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May 24, 2009 at 4:22 AM
Jason, Congratulations on your placement in the tribute to ee cummings contest. sweet a write did you (deep thinking for). My favorite line is Greek gods bathing in spilled nectar. measurement of mathematical equations Keep writing, Lovingly, Dane
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May 22, 2009 at 3:10 PM
Jason, congrats on your success in the contest...Raul
Winter Avatar
May 22, 2009 at 2:11 PM
Warmest congrats Jason on your most excellent win! Love, Shar
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May 22, 2009 at 12:00 AM
Congrats on your success in Michele's contest Jason Rgds Brian
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April 10, 2009 at 7:57 AM
Congratulations on your poetry making it into the semi finals. Wishing you the best of luck in the finals Jason. Love, Carol
Reynolds Avatar
March 11, 2009 at 4:45 PM
Well, these greeen eyes are really enjoying parousing through your work, it is, as the rest have said, nothing less than...well...poet. you poet. me in awe. lol love, Kristin
Johnson Avatar
January 29, 2009 at 12:09 PM
thanks for all the lovely comments and encouragement... -Jason
Ehigiator Avatar
January 29, 2009 at 9:49 AM
Very lovely, intriguing and full of wondrous imagery..Congratulations on your lovely poetry being featured this week..God Bless*Tyesha
Brown Avatar
January 28, 2009 at 5:36 AM
Congratulations Jason on your poetry being chosen to feature this week. May you have many more excellent poems featured. Love, Carol
Suzadail Jr. Avatar
January 26, 2009 at 9:03 PM
Congratulations Jason on being featured this week on Poetry Soup. Vince
Winter Avatar
January 26, 2009 at 7:16 AM
Congratulations on your wonderful poetry being featured this week! Love, Shar
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January 25, 2009 at 11:26 AM
Creative format and interesting imagery. Congratulations on having your poem featured. Wishing you ongoing success with your writing. Karen
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January 25, 2009 at 11:11 AM
This one is amazing, and artfully written, Jason! Reminds me of E.E.Cummings. Well deserving to be featured this week...Congratulations! Carrie
Burton Avatar
January 13, 2009 at 12:40 PM
well this one went straight in the favorites and I love your way of using words and placing them together to have art. enjoy your day.
Daniells Avatar
January 9, 2009 at 12:18 PM
Great imagery Jason. The images of "resembling the gods" and "mimicking the trees" are truly amazing.
Ginn Avatar
January 6, 2009 at 7:58 PM
Okay, risking sounding corny I have to say it,,,oh how poetic. Your words are beautiful. Great job Jason. Laurie
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January 6, 2009 at 12:00 PM
wow...whew, awesome write!!!!
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