Blinding Purple

Oh would they had not gazed that night
That moonless night of long ago,
As purple streaks of tanzanite
Emitted their pernicious glow.

Like moths attracted to a flame
The mountain folk stared, mesmerized.
Now lives will never be the same;
Their eyes by blindness paralyzed.



28.01.19

'Purple 2 poetry contest : sponsored by Kevin Shaw
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Sands Avatar
March 15, 2019 at 1:11 PM
Congratulations for your win :)
Marc Avatar
February 12, 2019 at 3:41 PM
Like moths to the flame - I enjoy that saying so much. Beautiful poem Wendy!
Awtry Avatar
January 29, 2019 at 10:42 AM
Simply GORGEOUS!
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January 28, 2019 at 2:50 PM
Beautiful tribute to purple. Good luck in the contest, Wendy.
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