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When life gives you a hundred reasons to cry, show life that you have a thousand reasons to smile. ~ Author Unknown

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AUGUST 8, 2011 6:56AM

In the Camber of Hazel Eyes

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glistening, wet jewels
well in the camber of hazel eyes
like droplets
brimming on the tip
of a dewy green-brown leaf

resting but a moment
holding tight a promise

yet threatening to tumble
as the maelstrom
erupts
in eerie quietness
mutely twisting
whirling
spiraling downwards

then
without a whisper

and in the hush of aloneness

a shining bubble
spills

and bursts

 

 

 


© Kate Little
August 2011
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dedicated to marty's husband - please read his post 'one of those videos', poem, poetry

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May the bursting be as the lancing of an infected wound: momentarily painful but promising better health to come.

But you do make the tear so beautiful.
AtHomePilgrim
August 08, 2011 08:58 AM
Pilgrim: LOL! From icky to beautiful? Thank you ... I think!!! : )
Little Kate
August 08, 2011 09:58 AM
Besides me, who "wears" the hazel eyes? Beautiful poem!
I Love Life
August 08, 2011 10:02 AM
I read this one out loud, slowly, and then I felt it needed to be said as quicky as I could, and that time it really exploded with power. An excellent poem
DH Austin
August 08, 2011 10:43 AM
Beautiful as your new avatar pic..
HUGGGGGGGGGGGG
Linda Seccaspina
August 08, 2011 11:24 AM
You do seem to have a gift.
Sarah Cavanaugh
August 08, 2011 11:36 AM
Patricia: You have hazel eyes? So do I! : )
Little Kate
August 08, 2011 03:52 PM
DH Austin: Thank you for doing that... reading it out loud, that is! I just tried reading it quickly too. Takes on a whole different personality I found. I'm so glad you liked it!
Little Kate
August 08, 2011 05:05 PM
Linda, thank you so much for your kind words. You make me smile. I need to catch up with you again, soon. I'm just about to head out the door now butI promiseI will write sometime today.
Little Kate
August 08, 2011 05:54 PM
Sarah, thank you. I must admit I don't quite see that I have the gift for poetry that others have but I've definitely been trying to nurture what I do have. Thank you for the encouragement.
Little Kate
August 08, 2011 05:55 PM
In the quiet that you bring, I hear the hush of aloneness and feel the falling of the tear. Thinking of you, dear Kate, as I read your lovely words.
anna1liese
August 08, 2011 07:41 PM
The emotions of love lost, so sweetly and emotionally described. Trying to deny and yet unable to do so, "and bursts", tells the truth. Rated
CalicoCatherine
August 08, 2011 07:49 PM
anna1liese: Each time I read your words I feel such beauty and peace. You never fail to bring that to me, dear and lovely friend. Thank you. With all my heart ... thank you.
Little Kate
August 08, 2011 08:01 PM
Callie: You saw all of that? Wow. Truth be told, I WAS trying for layers here within this poem and you have found one. That makes me smile.
Little Kate
August 08, 2011 09:08 PM
jramelle: When I see that you have read someting of mine and left me a comment, I have come to feel like a child sitting at the table with a huge, candle-lit birthday cake. My eyes pop in anticipation, a huge grin graces my face and I can hardly contain myself. Then, I take a quick breath, and hold, as I eagerly eat your every word.

Yes! I can breathe now too! ... With absolute delight and gratitude for your thoughtful and considered words, JR.
Little Kate
August 08, 2011 10:22 PM
Wow! I have never thought of a tear in that way. What beautiful description. I can't highlight one part since I love the whole poem!!!
Susie Lindau
August 08, 2011 10:52 PM
Susie: Your enthusiastic comment brings with it a great, big smile! Thank you so much for that! And, boy, do I appreciate you having read this. Cheers! : )
Little Kate
August 08, 2011 11:13 PM
What an amazing visual image you paint here! So very well written! You are becoming an amazing poet...no....you ARE an amazing poet!!!
J D Smith
August 08, 2011 11:28 PM
JD: : ) Thank you so very, very much for your never-ending support, my friend. I just wish that I was indeed an amazing poet ... but I'll continue to try. I wouldn't still be writing poetry if it wasn't for your support in getting me started and for that I am eternally grateful.
Little Kate
August 08, 2011 11:35 PM
This is a piece of ornate jewelry in its execution.
d white
August 08, 2011 11:54 PM
imore: Thank you for such a gorgeous comment! And ...Welcome! It's nice to meet you!
Little Kate
August 09, 2011 12:38 AM
I love "camber," Kate - that gentle curve that keeps us safe on roads but can't contain a tear. I really felt these lines, each of them, each word. I hope you are ok, knowing it's a poem, but still ...
Kim Gamble
August 09, 2011 03:10 AM
Kim ... Thank you. I smile when I see that it is you who has just read and left me a message. Your thoughtful, heartfelt comments I take in and take straight to my heart. You are a dear, dear man. Thank you for that ...for caring ... for being you. I am okay. And I am smiling.
Little Kate
August 09, 2011 03:18 AM
You are a gifted poet, Kate. This piece transported me. -E
Erica K
August 09, 2011 06:46 AM
Erica: Good morning! Thank you so much .... if my words took you along with them and you enjoyed the journey, I am indeed very humbled. Yes, thank you!
Little Kate
August 09, 2011 06:56 AM
Kate

This is such a delicate metaphor for the swelling of tears in eye lids to the rolling of dew drops from leaf tips.

It's poetry in motion, pearls in formation.

♥R
FusunA
August 09, 2011 11:41 AM
Hey there, Fusun. Thank you so very much. What a joy it is to see you here. I was thinking of you yesterday and wondering if you were soaking up all that sunshine over there? At least I imagine the weather is wonderful at the moment. It's early morning here and, as I take a quick peak out my bedroom window, I can't yet tell what kind of a day it's going to be (still too dark) but of late they have been just the best of winter days you could possibly imagine. So here's to sunshine again for both of us! : )
Little Kate
August 09, 2011 04:01 PM
Anya: Goodness. Thank you so very much.
Little Kate
August 09, 2011 10:07 PM
I'd like to dedicate this poem to Marty's Husband.

If you haven't yet read his post, One of Those Videos, ... please do.

http://open.salon.com/blog/martyshusband/2011/08/09/one_of_those_videos
Little Kate
August 10, 2011 09:21 PM
Such a lovely poem, Little Kate. I love the imagery. You are truly gifted. Thank you so much for sharing your precious gift.
Joanne Harper
November 15, 2011 05:34 PM
Hello Joanne. How lovely it is of you to come back here to one of my earlier poems. You brought with you a smile for me. Thank you!
Little Kate
November 15, 2011 11:55 PM