Capsizing

In throes of deepest admiration
My heart cracking like lines in pavement,
Overwhelmed to the point of capsizing 
As I behold my beloved,
No recesses of firmament
Not present in her gaze.

My pinion pinched and unwieldy
No longer can I sojourn 
To the celestial region
So you saw fit 
To place in her lissome form
All the beauty of the heavens.

She in state of repose,
Words always kind and sweet
Never besmirch, belittle, or cause harm
To this brittle soul of mine.

I beseech you have mercy on me
The third son of a third son 
Of a man with just one eye.

Me I’ve got both, 
But it won’t be enough
For my rods and cones
To comprehend her majesty,
Amidst sins not yet atoned.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Gauthier Avatar
June 9, 2018 at 10:31 PM
Well done, Vaughan. Congrats on your top win.
Gentry Avatar
June 4, 2018 at 11:40 PM
Congratulations on your win with this creative verse.
Roper Avatar
June 4, 2018 at 7:46 PM
Great use of the 8 words and, Vaughan, with great imagery ; congratulations on your win! Hugs Eve
Wesley Avatar
June 4, 2018 at 8:13 PM
Hey thanks a lot it was fun.
Hamilton Avatar
June 4, 2018 at 11:12 AM
Wonderful write VW, third son of a third son, unique and intriguing write, congrats on a top placement!
Wesley Avatar
June 4, 2018 at 11:22 AM
Thank you!
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May 30, 2018 at 9:28 AM
Wow! Stellar read :) xomo!
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