Standing There Like a Lemon

There is a sour sound of lemons screaming
In a Venetian glass bowl on the sill 
Each citric fruit sees the sweet thief stealing
But all stand perfectly still
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Konos Avatar
March 12, 2013 at 7:22 AM
I think Sparklers spell your name out and you're right...No one is as good as me...AKA YOU
Brown Avatar
December 22, 2009 at 3:11 PM
Congratulations on being a first round survivor and the best to you in the finals Rory. I wish you the best in your writing endeavors in 2010 whatever they may be. Love, Carol
Sheart Avatar
December 21, 2009 at 9:06 AM
Congrats on your poem winning the first round of PS contest!! Very well deserved, enjoyed reading your wonderful poetry. Here’s wishing you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!! May 2010 be your best year ever! Love Light Patty
Fraser Avatar
December 20, 2009 at 10:18 AM
Many congratulations on reaching the second round with your fine poem >> James
Werner Avatar
November 6, 2009 at 1:17 AM
oh..welcome to PS
Werner Avatar
November 6, 2009 at 1:16 AM
this is cute:)
Goff Avatar
November 4, 2009 at 3:16 AM
great feature Rory! I enjoyed this poem very much! jim
Culverhouse Avatar
November 3, 2009 at 12:40 PM
congrats on being a featured poem this week, this poem is thought provoking!!
Fraser Avatar
November 2, 2009 at 1:08 PM
Many congratulations on your poem being featured this week >> James
Brown Avatar
November 2, 2009 at 3:46 AM
Congratulations on your poetry being featured this week Rory. May you have many more. Love, Carol
Poet Avatar
November 1, 2009 at 11:32 PM
excellent
Kendrick Avatar
September 13, 2009 at 11:14 AM
This very descriptive Rhyme. I almost can feel the lemons going please not me. Keep writing. Sara
Brown Avatar
September 9, 2009 at 8:30 AM
Thank you for sharing your fasinating poetry with us today Rory. I wish you the best in your writing endeavors. Love, Carol
Sheart Avatar
September 8, 2009 at 4:18 PM
Hi Rory Amazing poetic depth to this write. Read it twice! The last line is perfecto! Keep writing and I'll keep reading. Thanks for sharing, take care Love Light Truth Patricia
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