Her Riversi

dark smell of
chlorophyll
overripe
mangoes
to a pulp
crush on
the golden strands
virgin fingers
entrap
kindness is a journey
through the burnt
fields of poppy
encircling the
ruined temples
of passionate 
love
her rivers reach
into
deep lakes of
wants
under the
calm surface
of peace
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Leiser Avatar
February 1, 2016 at 11:27 PM
Great words and imagery in your poem, Francis! I really enjoyed this, a 7 from me :)
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February 2, 2016 at 1:23 AM
thanks laura
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