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Tarkay pronounced tar-keye

Tarkay Lids of Merlass

TARKAY LIDS OF MERLASS

                      ~   Coal burns the core of her eyes ~ a red glow

                           ~   Tropical zeal of tangerine skin ~ burnt umber

                               ~ Locks of silken gold waves ~ sunflower-shy 

             ~  Jeweled aquamarine of the sea ~ jealous for her beauty

                  ~  Foamy waves tinged deep blue ~ luxuriant lashes

                   ~    Eternal supply of indigo shades ~ Tarkay lids

   ~  Purple orchids of a fitted swimsuit ~ rhythmical dance

Kim Rodrigues © 2017

*Tarkay - an artist who always paints women’s eyelids
*Merlass - Mermaid
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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April 21, 2017 at 1:49 PM
I am not familiar with Tarkay but I will be, though until then I will just be in awe of the beauty of your poetry Kim. This one was exceptionally beautiful.
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April 21, 2017 at 1:56 PM
Thanks so much, Chris,
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April 21, 2017 at 12:40 PM
I love this one, Kim. I have several Tarkay prints and splurged on one original. His colors are beautiful and so is your poem.
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April 21, 2017 at 12:44 PM
Thank you, Lin! So glad you are familiar with Tarkay. I have a couple!
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