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(Be)Coming Home MAG
January 21, 2009
Unplug the scorching lamp
that is the day
A black sheet of onyx
stretches itself across the sky
Hiding the worn day
bruised purple and orange
Expand into an arm of the creamy couch
Splash down the pipes
With the misty bath water
Bend into the rise and run
Of oiled steps
Let the line where lip meets cleft
Become the edge of truth
For snapdragons
in the yard
This house
is me.
© Jayda S., Jessup, MD
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Gise J. :) said...
on Jan. 13 2010 at 7:39 am
Truly amazing!
I really like you writting it's so... descriptive
I really like you writting it's so... descriptive
Hannah Rosenzweig BRONZE said...
on Jul. 20 2009 at 9:21 pm
luv the second to last stanza. i think its the best one tho overall a good poem
julzbulz said...
on Jul. 17 2009 at 11:02 pm
This is a really beautiful and powerful piece. I applaud the author and recognize true talent in her.
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