False Indigo

Your touch, a gentle whisper in the night;
Your hand, soft, grazes my throat like a ghost, 
And despite my hopes for a spark of light,
Your darkness is what I seek out the most.

Your lips, like fine oak-aged arsenic on ice
Smooth, bitter tragedy beyond your years.
They taste of menace; the menace is nice.
It reminds me of my nightmares and fears.

Your eyes, False Indigo; beauty so deep.
Baneful glories atop; spikes underneath.
They hold me entranced, your's forever to keep.
They lie with each glint; I keep my belief.

Your soul, blood diamonds; gorgeous, cruel and sold.
My soul, tarnished, with this dark love so cold.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Brown Avatar
February 24, 2011 at 9:48 AM
Congratulations Kristen on your well deserved win for your poem in Debbie Guzzi's contest "Anything Goes". Love, Carol
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February 15, 2011 at 11:25 AM
How sad that this man's soul is hard and cold, Kristen. A very moving poem. Congratulations on your win in Deb's contest! Love, Carolyn
George   Avatar
February 14, 2011 at 11:36 PM
Wow! What a sensual, beautiful, Sonnet, Kristen. Congrat's on your BIG WIN! Elaine
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February 14, 2011 at 8:39 PM
I dont think Ive read your poems before..but I will look for them now. This is great..congrats on your win. BG
Pettit Avatar
February 14, 2011 at 8:34 PM
A splendid example of a sonnet poem. Congratulations on winning in Debbie's contest with this entry.
Sweetheart Avatar
February 14, 2011 at 7:59 PM
Congrats Kristen on your super win in Debbie's contest with this brilliant beauty luv.. enjoy...
Johnson Avatar
February 14, 2011 at 5:58 PM
Congratulations on your big win. Love, Joyce
Brown Avatar
January 20, 2011 at 8:03 AM
I enjoyed reading your excellent poetry this morning Kristen. Wishing you a wonderful day. Love, Carol
Mehta Avatar
January 20, 2011 at 3:12 AM
Nide passionate sonnet with nice rhymings, Kristen
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