Hazel Irises

Eyes burn red;
sticky lines streak
down cheeks
flushed pink.

Moisture clings
to wilting lashes,
breaths are 
ragged and harsh.

Doubt casts a shadow 
over hazel irises,
warping images
projected at them.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Richards Avatar
July 9, 2012 at 7:44 AM
Love this last stanza..."warping images" .....such metaphoric use of sadness! Well done Katie! Congratulations!
A   Avatar
July 8, 2012 at 6:11 PM
katie, congratulations with your wonderful win -xox~pd
Song Avatar
July 7, 2012 at 11:44 AM
Things DO look distorted thru tear-filled eyes. Wonderful win, Katie....
Roberts Avatar
July 6, 2012 at 10:48 PM
many congrats on your win in the contest , great imagery
Dietrich Avatar
July 6, 2012 at 10:34 PM
I enjoyed this one on Brian's winner list, Katie. Congrats on your win!
Johnson Avatar
July 6, 2012 at 8:49 PM
Congratulations Katie. Love, Joyce
Brown Avatar
July 6, 2012 at 11:44 AM
Congratulations on your placement in Brian's contest Katie. Love, Carol
Rozario Avatar
July 6, 2012 at 10:00 AM
Congrats on your win Katie...enjoyed your poem.
Grisetti Avatar
July 6, 2012 at 8:31 AM
congratulations on your winning poem.
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