Pic Motifs Visual 1

Glassy lamp  flickers
to expose her quiet vulnerability,
while fingers thumb pages
of his delayed letters---

Hiding in tenebrous light
she quavers relentlessly,
knowing it’s time for goodbye 
come morning.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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La France Avatar
November 21, 2017 at 4:45 PM
Rora, wonderful writing and congratulations on your win in the contest !
Dietrich Avatar
November 20, 2017 at 11:54 PM
Beautiful poem.
Roper Avatar
November 20, 2017 at 11:53 PM
Rora, congratulations on your win Hugs Eve ~`*
Nusker Avatar
November 20, 2017 at 9:45 PM
I was touched by this entry the most. Well deserved winning poem so brilliantly written. Congratulations!!
May Avatar
November 20, 2017 at 4:22 PM
Congrats on your win Rora
Marcum Wong Avatar
November 20, 2017 at 1:25 PM
Shining lexicon in this wonderful entry for a very worthy First placement. Congratulations! : )
Andresen Avatar
November 20, 2017 at 12:41 PM
- A beautiful poem Rora, congratulations on your win :) - hugs // S.S. :)
May Avatar
November 15, 2017 at 11:29 AM
Well penned Rora..... winning wishes
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