Blue Intensity

poem by: Elizabeth Ladji
Written on Feb 13, 2015


the sun was a crystal chandelier
     It poured down diamonds
sapphires bloomed
     roses bloomed 
with barely a sound

and at night
   when others slept
see from the windows
   out of a blue crystal
those eyes

Tags: metaphor, deep, imagery, weird,

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Frank J. Davis commented:

Obviously, Elizabeth, a gem! Very much enjoyed this read.

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