Belladonna Shade
Notable is the grass quietly
Cutting the sun into pieces and
Distributing the gold among roots.
In touching earth
My hands dry to ivory
Copper and turquoise ribbon
Bow fluid around my heart.
Teardrop polishes the north curvature of
A rose stem. Crystalline salt streak
Mirrors the sky.
I know this place
I know this experience of
Living. I know this dark touch that
Warms me as fire and thirst warm me and
I feast from the
Inside out.
Inspired by Sammi Cox’s Weekly Writing Prompt: familiar in 79 words
Also inspired by Eugi’s Weekly Prompt: notable.
Photo by Jill Burrow
KK
This is a beautiful piece, a masterpiece 👌👌
Jaya Avendel
You make me smile! Thank you.
schmitztimo
You have a really amazing writing style. I am curious to read more from you.
Unwanted Life
Another great piece. I especially like the opening section as it reminds me of using a prism to spilt light into its various wavelengths.
Which parts were inspired by which weekly writing prompts? I think this is the first time I’ve read one were you’ve been inspired by two prompts at the same time
Jaya Avendel
Love the way you read the opening!
I connected the prompt familiar to shade and notable to the poem as a whole. Love that you asked; two prompts definitely makes it more interesting.
Raji (@journeyintofantasy)
This is a beautiful piece! Thanks for sharing Jaya
bournemouthgirl
This is such a descriptive piece. You have written such a beautiful piece! Thank you for sharing Jaya!
Eri Tz
I read this 7 times….the first two yesterday and I just closed it and took some time thinking about it. Today I returned and read it 5 times. I love how every word is combined with the others. How you pass from simple things as the grass and roses to the experience and magic of life. Beautiful poem!
Jaya Avendel
Thank you so, so much for sharing the amazing way you read and re-read this!
barbaraleaver
I know this place
I know this experience of
Living – very touching words that bring forth the sense of the inner feelings
aimsysantics
You have such a way with words and using them to get the imagination going! Another great piece with great imagery!
Aimsy xoxo
Molly @ Transatlantic Notes
This is so beautiful — so very emotive and almost magical!
Eugi
You have created a poetic masterpiece with you artfully crafted words, Jaya. The imagery is stunning. Thank you much for joining in.
Jaya Avendel
Thank you, Eugi, for another delightful prompt!
Eugi
My pleasure, Jaya!
Jeff Flesch
The magic you create between the earth’s insides and ours is beautiful. Wondrous imagery and feelings all around, Jaya.
Michele Lee
I don’t believe I will ever look at blades of grass the same way again! 😄 This exemplifies a moving and descriptive poem.
Jaya Avendel
Thank you for your utterly moving read!
Her Digital Coffee
What a lovely and touching piece. I loved the vivid imagery of “teardrop polishes the north curvature of a rose stem.” You put words together so beautifully. Thank you for sharing Jaya!