Carnations, Jutting Skyward

By lupus tenebrae

Carnations; plumes jutting skyward,
cocked in inquistive fashion, shimmer
with an emerald gleam:

one befitting a precious gem, its facets
polished to oblivion, ravishing beauty
given center stage by default.

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Published on Tuesday, March 10, 2015. Filed under: "Poetry"

Author's Note:

An observational piece, written while getting lost in a vase of striking carnations.

Comments on "Carnations, Jutting Skyward"

On Friday, March 13, 2015, TropicalSnowstorm (1580) wrote:

Truly lovely imagery! Great kick off to the Spring season, man. Ciao, T/S
A former member wrote: I love the ending. Another master piece under the belt. Good write.
A former member wrote: this was really vivid for me. Stunning.