The Lips

they open like
cave from the hill with steamy fumes...
teeth exposed

speech pours out
with vibrating intensity...
truth is better

paired not joined...
beautify face and attract love
with soothing kiss



Olusegun Arowolo    Date:07-22-2012

Contest:"Lips" sponsored by Carol Brown
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Brown Avatar
July 27, 2012 at 11:19 AM
Thank you for your support of my contest and congratulations on your well deserved win Olusegun. Love, Carol
Dietrich Avatar
July 26, 2012 at 3:49 PM
This is really cool, I love how you chose senryu to describe lips. Congrats on the well deserved win.
Kendrick Avatar
July 26, 2012 at 1:56 PM
Very creative work..((()))Congrats on your win..Sara
Williams Avatar
July 25, 2012 at 4:02 AM
Olusegun super congrats on your win, excellent write...David
Nair Avatar
July 25, 2012 at 12:39 AM
Congrats , friend, enjoyed the poem:) Jag
Sweetheart Avatar
July 24, 2012 at 9:16 PM
congrats olusegun on a super sweet write and win for the lips challenge.. this is wonderful luv..
Guzzi Avatar
July 24, 2012 at 5:27 PM
Congrad's on your fine write winning! Light & Love
Guzzi Avatar
July 22, 2012 at 2:37 PM
Best to list these as senryu the contest [I believe will take any form] vivid imagery! Light & Love
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