Red Suns
When twilight
Loosens the braids
And your hair comes undone;
Spills in waves
To your shoulders,
As the setting disk smolders.
I'm blinded by you yet—
Not by the red disc
In the west,
But the colours
Of your autumn
Brighter
Than turning leaves...
Painting red suns
Within me.
Excellent simile between sun and hair, @johnjgeddes. What stands out from this comparison is the color, but I also feel how bright, immense and the feeling that awakens the beloved woman. There are people who are like sunrises or sunsets, full of colors and light. An image that illuminates everything and overwhelms the viewer. A poem felt to begin this October. Hugs
Thank you, Nancy - a poetic response that in its own way is a stunning afterimage. Beautiful
I'm learning to punctuate through your posts.
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That is a true compliment. Thank you. Punctuation is half the poem, even when I decide to go minimalist and leave it out - it's always a conscious decision because it's the circuitry that directs the power
I write my thoughts since the age of 14, and struggle to punctuate. I don't have the confidence to publish publically, like you do your poems.
I appreciate your talent and confidence and also the choice of photos.
Have you already published a book of your poems?
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Thank you - not a book of poems - novels - People don't realize that the hardest part is pushing that post button - maybe you should try on Twitter first - that's what I did - it took me about 5 yrs but I got a large following and gained confidence that way - that site is more forgiving - not as much pressure - no rewards though, other than feedback from readers
Thank you, I will do that under a pseudonym.
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Loosens?
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Ah, damn! ...Arghh
Cheer up... Now it's perfect!
I love this poem. :D
Your poem is very sweet and good your post is very useful I like your post please upvote and support me
it's bad steemit etiquette to beg for votes. Please don't do this - you will annoy others and simply end up getting flagged and down-voted