Impermanent Reams

By lupus tenebrae

Leaves; flesh pressed between
impermanent reams, their veins
splayed, grown rigid like fossils

dredged up from ancient
earth as blips of brief beauty
intaglioed in the dust.

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Published on Tuesday, February 16, 2016. Filed under: "Structured" and "Poetry"

Author's Note:

This piece came to mind after finding a book comprised of pressed leaves at the local library.

Comments on "Impermanent Reams"

On Friday, February 26, 2016, Void Vortex (298) wrote:

you prolly know you're good (duh?). your skill and experience shine through. :)
A former member wrote: The standout feature of this writing is the superb word selections that carried the theme with a truly illustrious floair. Extremely well done.
A former member wrote: this poem is really cool, I found it very soothing to read. Thanks for the write man-Mrk