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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

Date: 10/31/2021 7:16:00 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
Date: 10/31/2021 8:18:00 AM

hi Paul. Thank you for finding this one in my archive and commenting so kindly upon it.

Margarita Lillico

Date: 1/23/2021 9:02:00 AM

Beautiful! Thorns Splendor and Scorns ! M.

Jenna Logan
Date: 1/31/2021 1:51:00 AM

Thanks so much, Margarita.

John Hamilton

Date: 1/12/2021 1:03:00 PM

Congrats on a great write Jenna, and of course a belated congrats on POTD!

Jenna Logan
Date: 1/14/2021 4:38:00 AM

Thank you for finding this one, John. I appreciate your kind comments.

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 1/5/2021 8:29:00 PM

Congratulations on POTD!

Jenna Logan
Date: 1/7/2021 3:49:00 PM

Thank you, Kim.

John Watt

Date: 1/1/2021 10:56:00 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
Date: 1/2/2021 1:58:00 PM

Thanks you for such detailed comments and your thoughts are always so supportive of my line, John. I value your opinion.

John Gondolf

Date: 12/31/2020 5:10:00 AM

Beware of the dangerous curves! Nicely penned, Jenna, congrats on POTD. Happy new year my friend. Hugs.

Jenna Logan
Date: 1/1/2021 3:39:00 AM

Happy New Year to you, too, John. Thank you.

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 12/30/2020 11:07:00 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
Date: 1/1/2021 3:39:00 AM

Hi, Connie. I'm very grateful for such nice thoughts from you. Happy New Year to you, as well.

Unseeking Seeker

Date: 12/30/2020 6:25:00 PM

Beautiful painting of entwined polarities! Congrats on POTD, Jenna!

Jenna Logan
Date: 1/1/2021 3:38:00 AM

Thanks so much, Seeker.

Tania Kitchin

Date: 12/30/2020 6:18:00 PM

Love this Jenna, congratulations on POTD!

Jenna Logan
Date: 1/1/2021 3:38:00 AM

Thank you very much, Tania.

Robert Lindley

Date: 12/30/2020 5:22:00 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
Date: 1/1/2021 3:37:00 AM

Thank you very much, Robert. Happy New Year to you and your family, too.

Sam Kauffman

Date: 12/30/2020 4:20:00 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
Date: 12/30/2020 4:31:00 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

Date: 12/30/2020 1:00:00 PM

Congratulations on your POTD. Wishing you a happy New Year. ~~

Jenna Logan
Date: 12/30/2020 1:20:00 PM

Thanks so much, Victor, and I hope your new year will be a happy one, too.

John Lawless

Date: 12/30/2020 11:41:00 AM

I once petted a porcupine...so bring it on!! Forewarned is forearmed

Jenna Logan
Date: 12/30/2020 1:20:00 PM

If you can survive those giant stabs I'll be nothing to bother you. lol Thanks so much, John.

Arturo Michael

Date: 12/30/2020 10:17:00 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
Date: 12/30/2020 1:19:00 PM

You're not to worry, Arturo. I'm really quite docile. lol Thank you.

Constance La France

Date: 12/30/2020 9:35:00 AM

Jenna, oh what a beautiful poem and congratulations on receiving POTD _Constance

Jenna Logan
Date: 12/30/2020 1:18:00 PM

Thank you very much for your kind words, Constance.

Maureen Mcgreavy

Date: 12/30/2020 9:30:00 AM

A complex beauty you are, a wonderful penning! Congratulations on POTD Jenna, xomo! Happy New Year blessings to you and yours!

Jenna Logan
Date: 12/30/2020 1:18:00 PM

Many thanks for your gracious comments, Mo.

Eve Roper

Date: 12/30/2020 8:10:00 AM

Jenna, great imagery and emotions. Congratulations on POTD. Happy New Year. Hugs Eve

Jenna Logan
Date: 12/30/2020 1:17:00 PM

Thanks, Eve, and I hope yours is also happy.

Gershon Wolf

Date: 12/30/2020 7:27:00 AM

Back with congrats on POTD, Jenna... Here's to a 2021 with only blooms, no thorns! ~ Roses and Rosaries, gw

Jenna Logan
Date: 12/30/2020 1:17:00 PM

I'll drink to that, and thanks for leaving you thoughts.

Vijay Pandit

Date: 12/30/2020 6:02:00 AM

Congrats Jenna on poem of the day. Your warning is well articulated and potent. Enjoy your day in the spotlight.

Jenna Logan
Date: 12/30/2020 1:16:00 PM

Thanks so very much, Vijay.

Mark Koplin

Date: 12/30/2020 5:14:00 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
Date: 12/30/2020 1:16:00 PM

Thank you, Mark. Your comments are gratifying.

Jan Allison

Date: 12/30/2020 5:13:00 AM

Dropping back with many congrats on a well deserved POTD,wishing you Happy New Year Jenna:-) hugs Jan xx

Jenna Logan
Date: 12/30/2020 1:15:00 PM

Thanks for coming back and leaving your congrats, Jan.

Anitha Jayasankar

Date: 12/30/2020 4:36:00 AM

Congrats on your POTD Jenna with this wonderful poem. Have a lovely day. Happy New Year.. Hugs ~ Ani

Jenna Logan
Date: 12/30/2020 1:15:00 PM

Thanks so much, Anitha.

Regina Mcintosh

Date: 12/30/2020 4:34:00 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
Date: 12/30/2020 4:35:00 AM

Thank you very much for reading me and leaving your sweet thoughts, Regina.

Beryl Edmonds

Date: 12/30/2020 3:47:00 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
Date: 12/30/2020 4:35:00 AM

Thanks so much for your generous acknowledgment of my poem, Belle.

Tom Cunningham

Date: 12/30/2020 2:49:00 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
Date: 12/30/2020 4:33:00 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.