Dragon-Fly Wings

The tiny 
lamp's bulb is frosted: windows
are caked

with minute 
designs, not one of which the scheme
of a fist-

shaped heart,
beating like dragon-fly wings
within its life-

span of a day..
wings the tints of a fairy-
tale welkin.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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Mishra Avatar
July 14, 2020 at 2:26 PM
Beautiful description of nature's miracle Jennifer. Congratulations on your win :)
Brul Avatar
July 10, 2020 at 2:52 AM
Lovely dear Jennifer. Congrats on your fine placement!
Islam Avatar
July 8, 2020 at 12:57 PM
Nice work, Jennifer.
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