The Poetry Stretch at Miss Rumphius Effect asks us to use metaphor in a poem this week. Here is my stab at it:
Glimpse of Stillness
The eyes - a window to the soul,
A calm dark sea, still and strong.
Your mystery envelops me,
A warm blanket of calm.
I am safe.
Relaxed.
Feeling still.
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3 comments:
the term security blanket comes to mind,, and what more enrapturing though tis there than being blanketed in love... i so enjoyed this.....
What a wonderful poem to read on this cold dreary day. Thanks for the warmth!
Love your second line! Gorgeous.
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