Different

Unfurling your fingers like petals in sun
I look at your palm and scream what have you done
There beating my heart you have ripped from my chest
I knew you’d be different from all the rest.

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Written 6/8/2018


For Contest:    When a 4th Line Helps It To Rhyme
Sponsor:         Silent One
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Mcconnell Avatar
November 7, 2020 at 12:00 PM
Nice piece Judith, really powerful and uplifting too. Keep spilling the ink!
Raynes Avatar
September 16, 2018 at 9:12 PM
Such a lovely beautiful write Judith, I enjoyed reading through this about six times, so nice. loved it. ...btw congratulations on the win :)
Ajmal Avatar
August 1, 2018 at 10:03 AM
Ahh, this poem is really beautiful and it has a immense impact on reader's mind, I see that it has won a contest, so many congratulations on your well deserved win, it is indeed a beauty and certainly a joy to read, good luck and have a really nice day
Robinson Jr. Avatar
July 5, 2018 at 1:35 PM
Very intimate write, Judith. A tastefully done reveal. Love and smiles always.
Warrior Avatar
June 29, 2018 at 11:10 PM
A gripping write my friend...congrats! on your win Judith...love & light...^WW^
Ashley Avatar
June 26, 2018 at 9:31 PM
Wow! Judy, your poem is as emotionally powerful as it is poetically beautiful. Such captivating and intense imagery in so few lines. A dramatic and excellent write. Belated congratulations on your wonderful win my N.E. friend! Warmest wishes.. ~Susan
Dietrich Avatar
June 16, 2018 at 10:24 AM
wow, this one has an impact!! Congrats on your win , Judith.
Roper Avatar
June 14, 2018 at 8:46 PM
Wonderful write, Judith !:-) Congratulations on your win! Hugs Eve ~’*
Sands Avatar
June 13, 2018 at 7:28 AM
Congratulations for your win Judith :)
Cunningham Avatar
June 13, 2018 at 7:14 AM
Congratulations Judith. Tom.
Andresen Avatar
June 13, 2018 at 7:13 AM
- Congratulations on your little rhyme poem, Judith :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
One Avatar
June 13, 2018 at 6:59 AM
Sounds like love to me... Great first line Judy.. Congratulations on your placement in the contest..
Cunningham Avatar
June 12, 2018 at 2:12 AM
Nice four liner Judith, but sad too. Tom
Pandit Avatar
June 11, 2018 at 4:24 PM
Well done Judy..wonderful depiction of love-interest in just a few words.
Gentile Avatar
June 11, 2018 at 12:11 PM
Great one Judy, Take your heart back and move on xxoo
Michael Avatar
June 11, 2018 at 11:21 AM
He took it...so what are you going to do...Nice one...All the best Judith
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