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 "I wish to cry, yet I laugh, and my lipstick leaves a red stain like a bloody crescent moon on the top of the beer can."--Sylvia Plath

The Mission

My blood
leaves its determination
on earth,
crimson footsteps
effusing 
on starched sleeves.
I'll have planted
a continent
of ebullient poppies,
celebrating existence
with no other mission
than expression,
however brief.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Roper Avatar
July 8, 2018 at 9:48 PM
the imagery is nicely done, Dale. Congratulations on your awesome win! Hugs Eve
Cozart Avatar
July 9, 2018 at 8:13 AM
Thanks, Eve.
Gentry Avatar
July 7, 2018 at 7:55 PM
Congratulations on your win. Well done!
Duet Avatar
July 7, 2018 at 7:17 PM
Congratulations, on your placement in the contest with this very interesting poem, Dale.
Cozart Avatar
July 7, 2018 at 7:49 PM
Thanks, Carol.
Gauthier Avatar
July 7, 2018 at 7:23 AM
Vivid imagery, Dale. Congrats on your well deserved top win.
Cozart Avatar
July 7, 2018 at 8:13 AM
Thanks, Line!
Krampe Avatar
June 16, 2018 at 10:00 PM
Love the continent of ebullient poppies, what a great image.
Cozart Avatar
June 17, 2018 at 7:52 AM
Thanks so much, Agnes.
Turner Avatar
June 15, 2018 at 8:53 PM
This resonates with me, the only difference is I take great pleasure in planting trees. Another fine write, Dale:)
Cozart Avatar
June 15, 2018 at 8:58 PM
Thanks, Daniel.
Wanter Avatar
June 15, 2018 at 6:27 PM
So much desire to be remembered! Beautifully expressed.
Cozart Avatar
June 15, 2018 at 6:30 PM
Thanks so much, SW!
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