Sunshine

Sunshine
By Stina lu 

The sunshine dived for my face
Covered the crow's feet of years
It's almost a blessing
My cheeks were flushed
Like a long gaze in the depths of time
The heat which I could not avoid

Love or intrigue
Boisterousness or loneliness
Arrogance, depression, greed, regret…
And a middle-aged woman's transient joy 
All have been kidnapped by the sun
With air drying and sun curing 
They turn into specimens of memory
Even death can be lifelike

Only my soul has escaped
for which the sun is still on the hunt
A hermit of cowardice and pride
curls up in the shadow of the city
in collusion with time and tide
It hates the darkness
but commits to it

2017.11.1

Copyright © | Year Posted 2018



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Date: 1/21/2018 8:09:00 PM
I really like your imagery. Lingers in the mind, and that's what poetry should do, of course. Wonderful piece.
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Stina Lu
Date: 1/21/2018 9:10:00 PM
Thanks for your passing by
Date: 1/5/2018 8:41:00 AM
A mystery or insecurity, who knows...An intriguing poem...One to think about...All the best Stina
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Date: 1/5/2018 8:56:00 AM
Life is a mystery or insecurity... Do you think so? ...Thanks for your comments and good wishes.:)
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