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Constance La France's Write Sixteen Beautiful Lines Contest...12 May 25...

               ' sometimes, tears hide behind the wail of pain...'by poet '  

 

Close-up of woman's eyes hidden by windblown hair.

 

Frame Of Crystal Eyes

Somehow among the hidden leaves of time
when quietude swerves on a lane,
there is a throb of evening's breath
panting inside those marble eyes

that if I gaze long enough into darkness
your iced look will blink,
to open windows that are locked
by hinges creating angst enmeshed.

The distant screams paint your irises
jutting out from a frame of hard lids
buried deeply on frigid weeds---
and the night loses its elegance

while your crystal tears invade the glow 
in the lamp of your eyes-- I understand
 how private this time is when you
 fade away...knowing not I am there.


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Rodrigues Avatar
May 18, 2025 at 5:38 AM
The quote is clever with “wail of pain.” I can feel the angst in your verse, well delivered. Love that final verse! Hugs and congrats, Nette!
Gasun Avatar
May 17, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Coming back to read again your poem and for a big congratulations on your first place win dear poet friend, Nette! Cheers! Hope you're well. God bless. GNyt. Hugs..hugs
Andresen Avatar
May 17, 2025 at 8:53 AM
- Congratulations on your sixteen beautiful lines poem, Nette :) - hugs
Hind Avatar
May 14, 2025 at 9:59 AM
Wow. I love love this. I am sure you ARE there, your empathy shows <3
Gasun Avatar
May 13, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Oh, I'm deeply moved by this beautiful and heartfelt write from you my dearest poet friend and sis Nette. Another outstanding write from you. Pleasure to read from you this early morning before preparing for school. Thanks a lot for sharing your superb talent in poetry. I'll be back later to read more, ok. Take care always and enjoy your day. Hugs..hugs
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