She walks with whispering grace,
like a peony swaying in the summer breeze,
leaving silky pink petals in its wake
**
Her serene blooms
are as captivating as
a glowing bride’s
**
Floating elegance
in every step
Intoxicating sweet fragrances
for all to inhale
**
Heads pivot,
eyes all agape,
a hiss of breath intake
**
Echoes of longing
dance along the concrete canvas
of need, envy, want
**
A saucy smirk from her plush lips,
a wicked twinkle from her chestnut orbs,
impish glances
**
Oh, how she loved to be adored!
**
Too bad
her enchanting
allure was
a façade
to all who
knew her
all too well
**
C'est dommage
French for “It’s a shame”
About the Creator
Daphsam
Loving Wife, Mom, Dog Mom- A Dyslexic dreamer who never thought I could read or write. But life changed, and I conquered my fears. I am an artist, photographer, wordsmith and illustrator. Looking to weave stories and poems with my artwork.
Reaching Out
I promise her. I'd do anything for her. She's my mom. Even as Lanie and Deanna are flying home, Mom is scrappy fighting dying. She lays too still in that too-big bed with all the toasty white hospital blankets, in the south tower, at the broad end of a long slow-turning corner that delivers me again to her private room with the view she can't see through, with the beeping that tells us nothing new, and all these ice chips she can't swallow, and a flood of well-intentioned nurses who cannot do a damned thing all the same.
By Christy Munson5 days ago in Fiction
Comments (11)
très bien, mon amie qui écrit.
Excellent poem with fine imagery, Daphne. I expect these people are pretty common as a way of dealing with their baggage. Have a great day ! 😊👍
Beautifully written with such a deep and intricate message. This is one of your best works!!! I love the photo!
The image went so well with the poem. The message is clear. Great work Daphsam.
Reminds me about how people deemed to be attractive that receive a lot of attention have it easier to use people as an attention resource, as they're almost never out of admirers.
Very cleverly crafted - Message is spot on 🤍
Like many others l expect, l clicked on this because of that amazing picture. It didn't disappoint!
Love the image, so perfect for the words you gave us
Ah, the inner aches we never let any others see.
Beautiful and you can of float as you read it. Love the French at the end.
She's a bit of a.diva, it seems. Very nicely done.