The amazing Maya and I began writing this poem back in November, and it has emerged into something more beautiful than I could ever have imagined. We just finished it on New Years Eve, perfect for the unveiling in the new year. I love that it's open to interpretation, and Maya and I both view it as something completely different yet it fits together so seamlessly. I can't wait to hear what everyone thinks, so please comment away. Enjoy!
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Latitude
Welcome to this sweet
and confusing world. It's your first
breath in cold air
sparkling little diamonds
light up the sky with possibilities
the flavors intoxicate, pulling
and whispering futures--
what will you be?
and you fall,
but no one catches you.
the flavors intoxicate, pulling
and whispering futures--
what will you be?
and you fall,
but no one catches you.
lemonade and fragile castles,
they're spun like sugar here.
listening to the orchestra of the world,
while you're tearing apart --
and strings find their way around your
hollow chest, stretching. Theories
you never believed in.
not to think, sitting under the tree,
swirling colors revealing
in the morning light,
swirling colors revealing
in the morning light,
how much things do
change
And you spin around in circles,
whispering love, love in a prayer
sway with the wind,
chiming whistles painting the hills
just listen, now
trying to catch the moment
before it disappears
The sunshine catches in your hair:
(wave hello now, smile
oh sweet honey with
threads of golden crimson
stream in little waves
this could be you)
Fall into love. Make a
wish
because sometimes it's impossible
to find yourself, without first
becoming a little
lost.
change
And you spin around in circles,
whispering love, love in a prayer
sway with the wind,
chiming whistles painting the hills
just listen, now
trying to catch the moment
before it disappears
The sunshine catches in your hair:
(wave hello now, smile
oh sweet honey with
threads of golden crimson
stream in little waves
this could be you)
Fall into love. Make a
wish
because sometimes it's impossible
to find yourself, without first
becoming a little
lost.
Just fly.
watch those sparkling lights
breathing air spiced with life,
knowing that forever changes
as easily as ruffled skirts,
and find truth in that
Don't be afraid.
I love it! There's great imagery, and it's simple and sweet.
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love this. It's beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThat's beautiful! I love it.
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