Ode To Arthur Rimbaud

He views the world in the most subtle of ways
Eyes like a fly, searching everything around, seeing
All in millisecond detail
He sees not the flower or the thorn, but the 
Emerald light of photosynthesis from which it grows;

In the woman, he envisions not her curves of ecstasy
But the radiant glow of each scale
Skin soaking up light
His visions are betrayers of our eyes
As few can see thorough his.

Brilliance is not found in majesty
But his own contented selfish universe
Where our only chance to glimpse his genius 
Is in a few written words.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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January 10, 2015 at 10:58 PM
Amy, Congratulations on having your poem featured on Poetry Soup's Home Page. Always & Forever ~LINDA~
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April 4, 2010 at 10:16 PM
I suggest anyone look up Rimbaud and read him if you aren't familiar with his work. He is... astonishing. Unfortunately, he quit writing at the age of 21. Just stopped. His bio is truly amazing as well.
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April 4, 2010 at 8:15 PM
Enjoyed the read. Thanks !
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