Candle of the Heart

when fragile candles caress tawny skin, 
you watch the honeyed flame shimmer air. 
This morphs in shade by tinted cream
like jaundiced moths that kiss magenta lips


From 4 SHALLOW LOVE IS LIKE A REVERIE
Verses of metaphors3 by Lu Loo
30/4/2019
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Marcum Wong Avatar
May 25, 2019 at 7:01 PM
Very lovely Brian. Congratulations on your second placement! : )
Roper Avatar
May 24, 2019 at 2:16 PM
Beautiful verse, congratulations on your 2nd place win. Hugs Eve
Duffield Avatar
May 24, 2019 at 2:36 PM
Truly appreciate your comments
De Beaulieu Avatar
May 7, 2019 at 1:17 PM
Hello Brian Duffield, I find this poem very romantic. I njoyed this poem. have a nice day my friend.
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