Deep Purple Days

Deep purple days
the sun will rise
and squeeze like grapes
my bloodshot eyes
that cry red wine
to line my face.
A brighter day
draws Chardonnay. 

January 28, 2019
for Purple2 Cash Prize Poetry Contest
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Allison Avatar
February 14, 2019 at 6:17 PM
Makes me want to have a drop of red wine Rita and I'm not much of a drinker at all:-) hugs Jan xx
Capitano Avatar
February 14, 2019 at 4:17 AM
Very cool Rita, love the images of wine that match your mood.
Agustin Avatar
February 13, 2019 at 8:30 PM
Congrats. Thanks for sharing your talent. God bless you.
Michael Avatar
February 2, 2019 at 6:15 AM
Lovely imagery...All the best Rita
Simmonds Avatar
February 4, 2019 at 10:31 PM
Thank you, Arturo
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