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Bullseye

bullseye
         wink, Valentine
      his smile aims ooh la la 
   vanilla sweet and arrow straight
broad wings and handsome halo   thump thump breathe
   i bat eyelashes, twirl my hair
      a swooshing of his pulse
         all butterflies
bullseye

2/12/2022
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Hutchings Avatar
February 17, 2022 at 11:55 AM
Congratulations!! I love your choice of sensory language because it makes your poem beautiful and alluring. Very nice!! Much love...Meghan
George Avatar
February 15, 2022 at 10:16 PM
Hi Kim, very ingeniously crafted ! Love the image and the poem !
Rodrigues Avatar
February 16, 2022 at 9:57 AM
Thank you, Valsa!
Baker Avatar
February 13, 2022 at 11:02 AM
Loved the image and the poem, Kim. Bill
Rodrigues Avatar
February 16, 2022 at 9:57 AM
Thank you, Bill!
Pandit Avatar
February 13, 2022 at 5:22 AM
Lovely poem and lovely design, Kim. I hear the pulse...butterflies.
Rodrigues Avatar
February 13, 2022 at 6:09 AM
Thank you, dear friend!
Marcum Wong Avatar
February 13, 2022 at 3:00 AM
Oh I love this Kim. I can’t stop smiling. Thank you for sending me to sleep with a joyous heart. Blessings xxoo
Rodrigues Avatar
February 13, 2022 at 6:09 AM
Blessings to you too! I’m smiling because you’re smiling :)
Buehler Avatar
February 12, 2022 at 10:18 PM
A sweet tale of hearts aflutter! Imagery rich and lovely. :)
Rodrigues Avatar
February 13, 2022 at 6:09 AM
Thank you, sweet poet!
Faulkner Avatar
February 12, 2022 at 8:52 PM
A great description of that feeling of butterflies when you meet that special one, wonderful entry for the contest!
Rodrigues Avatar
February 12, 2022 at 9:17 PM
Thank you, Michelle!
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