Leanne Lovejoy-Burton Poet Free verse

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The Letter A

“A”


Red is the colour of what I see
Red is the colour of Life
Red is the blood drawn by your Knife
“A” is the Letter of cuts deep and wide

Red are the pages turning dreams silent wind chimes
Red is the dignity from tongue sharp fountain tip rhymes
Red is the hole left gaping blood dripping wet
“A” is the Ending torn pages ripped

Red is the apple the Rat brought forth
Red is the lesson no chalkboard
Red is the Heart beating time
“A” is the Letter yours not mine.

"S" is for Serpent hiding in the leaves 
"S" is for secrets hidden up sleeves

(Lovejoy-Burton/2018, 19th Feb)

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Muhammad Imtiaz March 19, 2018 at 3:44 AM Beautiful message hidden in the RED ...............RED is life, red is heart, red is blood Nice imagery but true

CayCay Godwin February 21, 2018 at 1:53 PM I've heard many a woman call a man an ass, but never so poetically with imagery befitting the title of ass. One is born every 3.5 minutes, I'm pretty sure (female asses also) and each should be handed this for their baby book. You drew me in and I'm happy to leave unscathed. Poetry hugs ... CayCay Leanne Lovejoy-Burton February 21, 2018 at 7:09 PM True Cay Cay. Some of them are still reading baby books...some of them are possibly the monsters lurking in children's stories.

Line Gauthier February 19, 2018 at 12:46 PM Most eloquent. I'd hate to be that lowlife "A" right now. Superbly done, Leanne. Leanne Lovejoy-Burton February 20, 2018 at 2:27 AM Roger that Line.

Joseph P. DiMino February 19, 2018 at 6:05 AM Very well done! Style is original, keeps the interest going. "A" as a mark. Leanne Lovejoy-Burton February 20, 2018 at 2:27 AM Thank you Joe.

Silent One February 19, 2018 at 5:54 AM I had never heard about that singer before.. Life is full of snakes, broken promises and forgotten dreams.. Must be careful from whom we receive an apple.. Leanne Lovejoy-Burton February 20, 2018 at 2:28 AM ...indeed.

Arturo Michael February 19, 2018 at 4:17 AM I like it...Very creative in concept and message... Leanne Lovejoy-Burton February 20, 2018 at 2:28 AM Thank you Arturo.