The Happy Twins

fireworks light up sky.
hi-lo buildings, pumped-up torch
of New York Harbor,
ripples of copious ships,
excited helicopters.
the twins are very happy,
long before they fall
on their smoking knees
and crumble to dust

1/9/2021
Manhattan Celebration by Alexander Chen
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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Catakaw  Avatar
February 2, 2021 at 9:15 AM
Nice lines ~~~Taimee
Rodrigues Avatar
February 2, 2021 at 6:34 PM
Thank you, Taimee!
Theraven Avatar
January 13, 2021 at 2:08 PM
Kim, Though these two no longer stand, there are others proving how very special twins are in our world. -Richard
Rodrigues Avatar
January 13, 2021 at 3:38 PM
Twins are indeed special. Both my parents have an identical twin, though mom’s sis passed away.
Proxenos Avatar
January 11, 2021 at 9:53 AM
Imagine, if we knew what our future 10 minutes from now would be - we could be murdered, or die in a accident, or win the lottery, or have Trump resign! Whatever, it changes either our life or the lives of our families. I don't like fortune tellers, I don't want to know. Imagine the twins - so sad, horrific what happened. Well penned Kim, Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.
Rodrigues Avatar
January 13, 2021 at 3:39 PM
One minute their working and the next...
Horsman Avatar
January 10, 2021 at 9:13 PM
Certainly was a sad day, Kim. For the whole world could feel it, as well...
Rodrigues Avatar
January 11, 2021 at 3:46 AM
For sure. I love this painting because it brings back happier days. God bless you!
Ball Avatar
January 10, 2021 at 8:03 AM
Nicely done Kim. Who knew what was coming. God Bless, JB
Rodrigues Avatar
January 10, 2021 at 9:33 AM
It was a sad day.
Kavanagh  Avatar
January 10, 2021 at 7:01 AM
Fabulous picture you portray Kim, was unaware of it, thank you for bringing it to my attention, cheers David
Rodrigues Avatar
January 10, 2021 at 9:32 AM
Thank you, David!
Buhagiar Avatar
January 10, 2021 at 5:32 AM
Great poetry. Not easy to write. ~~
Rodrigues Avatar
January 10, 2021 at 9:32 AM
Thank you, Victor!
Buehler Avatar
January 9, 2021 at 8:33 PM
Very vivid and masterfully created, Kim. My very best wishes, Evelyn
Rodrigues Avatar
January 10, 2021 at 4:59 AM
Thank you, Evelyn!
Krutsinger Avatar
January 9, 2021 at 5:39 PM
Totally mastered the ekphrasis Kim. I have never tried it, but I recognize brilliance when I read it.
Rodrigues Avatar
January 9, 2021 at 5:54 PM
Thank you, Caren!
Rose  Avatar
January 9, 2021 at 11:35 AM
You gave it a stroke of genius here Kim, hope all is well, keep penning and stay on the bright side of life, xo
Rodrigues Avatar
January 9, 2021 at 5:54 PM
Thank you, Mystic Rose!
Levasseur Avatar
January 9, 2021 at 10:58 AM
What piece of art does this portray?
Rodrigues Avatar
January 9, 2021 at 11:08 AM
Listed below the date
Trifiatis Avatar
January 9, 2021 at 9:54 AM
Very powerful. Impressive imagery dearest , Kim!
Rodrigues Avatar
January 9, 2021 at 11:09 AM
Thank you!
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