Anthony Bianco Poet Free verse

Rubies In the Weeds

Hello, Slim Hope. I haven't kissed you for quite some time.
Life slapped veils of blackness over my sunny side.
Remember when forever donned a diadem of dream.
Rubies tap dancing in maelstroms of witches' weed.

You were always there- the most loyal of them all.
Lifting spirits onto crystal clouds after my greatest fall.
Even when my venom deflowered your pristine heart. 
You never left me hobbled or left me to bleed out in the dark.
To honor you, in every maze, I've bound the minotaur with chains.
Upon the parched face of Oz- you were a dewdrop atop an emerald plain.

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Carolyn Devonshire February 9, 2019 at 4:47 PM I love the way you greet hope at the start of the poem, Anthony, then proceed to convey distress you overcame to "kiss" hope once more. Especially moving was your reference to one you had injured, but she had forgiven you. Like your style! Congratulations on your win. There were many wonderful entries to this contest and nearly all of them were difficult to rank. Best wishes, Carolyn