Behest

Over multi raven weighted wire,
the azure sky laced with cotton attire,
shielding earth from orb of exploding fire,
slowly donned her darker dress.

Oh that gorgeous brazen flirt,
slow dancing above earth’s dirt,
watching me bask within my hurt,
heeds not my pithy request.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Wesley Avatar
June 16, 2012 at 2:14 PM
Your descriptions are beautiful! Azure sky with cotton attire and aall the others makes this full of things my mind love to visualize. A 7is all they allow but it really needs more. Love, Lizzie
Onclaud Avatar
June 13, 2012 at 12:18 PM
dang!... your metaphors and personification make this piece a worthwhile read, and a re-read, robert.. one of your best!..:) wowie huggs!
Michelle Avatar
June 13, 2012 at 7:49 AM
What does behest mean? Very satirical, i like it! =Juli-Michelle=
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