Jenna Logan Poet Rhyme

Soulful Eyes

Behind the elaborate mask I wear
Beyond the depths of blue soulful eyes
Beneath the painted lips and coiffured hair
my tears flow into an estuary of sorrowful cries

I'm a ripe peach dangling from a tree
temptation before you, ready for picking
but rotted at the core, where you cannot see
I would defile your tongue upon your first licking

I'm a beguiling sampling of fine wine
a sniff, a swirl before reaching your lips
but by overindulging in the fruit of my vine
you may cause your own downfall, an apocalypse

I'm the delicate petals of a fragrant rose
A beauty to behold, but be vigilant of thorns
Drawing blood is a perilous danger they impose
For in all her regal splendor, a betrayed woman scorns

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Paul Schneiter October 31, 2021 at 7:16 AM Jenna, I really like this, and on two levels: 1) It is image rich and "flows"; and 2) it declares a truth, and does so boldly. Thanks for posting it. Hugs, Paul Jenna Logan October 31, 2021 at 8:18 AM hi Paul. Thank you for finding this one in my archive and commenting so kindly upon it.

Margarita Lillico January 23, 2021 at 9:02 AM Beautiful! Thorns Splendor and Scorns ! M. Jenna Logan January 31, 2021 at 1:51 AM Thanks so much, Margarita.

John Hamilton January 12, 2021 at 1:03 PM Congrats on a great write Jenna, and of course a belated congrats on POTD! Jenna Logan January 14, 2021 at 4:38 AM Thank you for finding this one, John. I appreciate your kind comments.

Kim Rodrigues January 5, 2021 at 8:29 PM Congratulations on POTD! Jenna Logan January 7, 2021 at 3:49 PM Thank you, Kim.

John Watt January 1, 2021 at 10:56 PM I love your imagery here, Jenna. Sadly we've become all too familiar with masks in 2020 but you deal with the figurative mask, hiding behind pretense and makeup; that deep part known only to ourselves. The dichotomy of the fragrant and delicate rose petals and the dangerous thorns on the stem is another excellent metaphor for the complexity within us. I love your rhymes and the way each line grows in length. A masterpiece, and a fave, truly worthy of POTD. Congratulations, my poet friend. Very well done ~ John Jenna Logan January 2, 2021 at 1:58 PM Thanks you for such detailed comments and your thoughts are always so supportive of my line, John. I value your opinion.

John Gondolf December 31, 2020 at 5:10 AM Beware of the dangerous curves! Nicely penned, Jenna, congrats on POTD. Happy new year my friend. Hugs. Jenna Logan January 1, 2021 at 3:39 AM Happy New Year to you, too, John. Thank you.

Connie Marcum Wong December 30, 2020 at 11:07 PM Wow Jenna! This poem is exceptional. A worthy choice to be honored with POTD! Congratulations and I hope you have a very happy new year! Blessings xxoo Jenna Logan January 1, 2021 at 3:39 AM Hi, Connie. I'm very grateful for such nice thoughts from you. Happy New Year to you, as well.

Unseeking Seeker December 30, 2020 at 6:25 PM Beautiful painting of entwined polarities! Congrats on POTD, Jenna! Jenna Logan January 1, 2021 at 3:38 AM Thanks so much, Seeker.

Tania Kitchin December 30, 2020 at 6:18 PM Love this Jenna, congratulations on POTD! Jenna Logan January 1, 2021 at 3:38 AM Thank you very much, Tania.

Robert Lindley December 30, 2020 at 5:22 PM Congratulations on a wonderful POTD my friend. So colorful , inspiring and image splashing verses. A fav.. Happy New Year to you.. God bless... Jenna Logan January 1, 2021 at 3:37 AM Thank you very much, Robert. Happy New Year to you and your family, too.

Sam Kauffman December 30, 2020 at 4:20 PM Hi Jenna! Congratulations on your POTD of wonderful life lessons in vibrant images! Happy New Year to you with many blessings for your creative pen! Jenna Logan December 30, 2020 at 4:31 PM Hi Sam, and thanks so much for the congrats and New Year's wishes. I hope yours will be filled with love and laughte and good health.

Victor Buhagiar December 30, 2020 at 1:00 PM Congratulations on your POTD. Wishing you a happy New Year. ~~ Jenna Logan December 30, 2020 at 1:20 PM Thanks so much, Victor, and I hope your new year will be a happy one, too.

John Lawless December 30, 2020 at 11:41 AM I once petted a porcupine...so bring it on!! Forewarned is forearmed Jenna Logan December 30, 2020 at 1:20 PM If you can survive those giant stabs I'll be nothing to bother you. lol Thanks so much, John.

Arturo Michael December 30, 2020 at 10:17 AM I will be careful...thorns and scorns could be the death of me. Congratulations Jenna Logan on POTD.. Well done. I wish you a wonderful 2021 and beyond. Jenna Logan December 30, 2020 at 1:19 PM You're not to worry, Arturo. I'm really quite docile. lol Thank you.

Constance La France December 30, 2020 at 9:35 AM Jenna, oh what a beautiful poem and congratulations on receiving POTD _Constance Jenna Logan December 30, 2020 at 1:18 PM Thank you very much for your kind words, Constance.

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart December 30, 2020 at 9:30 AM A complex beauty you are, a wonderful penning! Congratulations on POTD Jenna, xomo! Happy New Year blessings to you and yours! Jenna Logan December 30, 2020 at 1:18 PM Many thanks for your gracious comments, Mo.

Eve Roper December 30, 2020 at 8:10 AM Jenna, great imagery and emotions. Congratulations on POTD. Happy New Year. Hugs Eve Jenna Logan December 30, 2020 at 1:17 PM Thanks, Eve, and I hope yours is also happy.

Gershon Wolf December 30, 2020 at 7:27 AM Back with congrats on POTD, Jenna... Here's to a 2021 with only blooms, no thorns! ~ Roses and Rosaries, gw Jenna Logan December 30, 2020 at 1:17 PM I'll drink to that, and thanks for leaving you thoughts.

Vijay Pandit December 30, 2020 at 6:02 AM Congrats Jenna on poem of the day. Your warning is well articulated and potent. Enjoy your day in the spotlight. Jenna Logan December 30, 2020 at 1:16 PM Thanks so very much, Vijay.

Mark Koplin December 30, 2020 at 5:14 AM This is so beautifully crafted! I continue to be impressed with your amazing talent Jenna. Congratulations on your Poem of the Day!! Great Job and enjoy the recognition my friend! Jenna Logan December 30, 2020 at 1:16 PM Thank you, Mark. Your comments are gratifying.

Jan Allison December 30, 2020 at 5:13 AM Dropping back with many congrats on a well deserved POTD,wishing you Happy New Year Jenna:-) hugs Jan xx Jenna Logan December 30, 2020 at 1:15 PM Thanks for coming back and leaving your congrats, Jan.

Anitha Jayasankar December 30, 2020 at 4:36 AM Congrats on your POTD Jenna with this wonderful poem. Have a lovely day. Happy New Year.. Hugs ~ Ani Jenna Logan December 30, 2020 at 1:15 PM Thanks so much, Anitha.

Regina Mcintosh December 30, 2020 at 4:34 AM Fabulous. I just love this!!!! Haunting and rich with word color. Breathtaking. God B L E S S you with a wonderful New Year and CONGRATS on POTD Jenna Logan December 30, 2020 at 4:35 AM Thank you very much for reading me and leaving your sweet thoughts, Regina.

Beryl Edmonds December 30, 2020 at 3:47 AM A magnificent write Jenna, a mask hides the feelings inside, though beauty is something no one can hide. Congratulations for the honour of a well deserved poem of the day... Belle Jenna Logan December 30, 2020 at 4:35 AM Thanks so much for your generous acknowledgment of my poem, Belle.

Tom Cunningham December 30, 2020 at 2:49 AM Now the pleasure is mine to congratulate you Jenna on the honour of POTD. Happy New year to you and yours. Tom Jenna Logan December 30, 2020 at 4:33 AM Thank you, Tom. I've been on the site for quite a while and just got around to checking comments on my recent poems and HERE you are...telling me about potd. You are always a messenger of good news, whether of a potd to everyone, or in your grand remarks.

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