The Ornament

hang you ornament 
from your tree
but don't you shine 
until you hear 
from your maker

fall 
then remain fallen
it is my turn 
I am Alma
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Faulkner Avatar
January 29, 2019 at 7:15 PM
Much said in few lines, very moving!
Evans Avatar
February 3, 2019 at 8:46 AM
Michelle I pared this poem to the bone. Thanks!
Makama Avatar
January 5, 2019 at 10:23 AM
Beautiful and concise.... Loving this poem well crafted. Happy 2019
Evans Avatar
February 3, 2019 at 8:40 AM
Funom this poem was a struggle both literally and figuratively. Thanks for stopping by.
De Beaulieu Avatar
December 30, 2018 at 2:32 PM
Hello Richard Evans, a beautiful free verse poem. Nice to the point. Have a nice day my friend.
Evans Avatar
February 3, 2019 at 8:38 AM
Darlene I thought my free verse period would've ended by now but I guess not. Thanks for your input.
Roper Avatar
December 24, 2018 at 10:04 PM
Enjoyed reading your deep free verse, Richard. Merry Christmas . Eve
Evans Avatar
February 3, 2019 at 8:37 AM
Thanks Eve. Better late than never right.
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