home lighting

he stands loudly
like cold moon
sheepish grin extended
while she thumbs through words
gladly erasing penciled-in lines
with stale slice of bread
art is a shy night
a brave tall story
where one pulls a chain
and a light flicks on
engaging the most inspiring colors

by mary ann blinkhorn

8 thoughts on “home lighting

  1. Maxi says:

    …a shy night, oh yes. Good work, M. A.
    blessings ~ maxi

  2. Laura Lee says:

    Very visual and inspiring!

  3. Raani York says:

    I literally saw pictures in my head when reading this. Well done!!

  4. Caddo says:

    Now THAT’S a POEM!!! Wowza.

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