Love Poem: ribbon -

ribbon -

                The fuchsia ribbon

            through her hair ...

          more than spangle,

           bound tight around

              her tenacious heart,

                   the shining symbol

                       of sinews sacrificed,

                        precious flesh ruined,

                       moments with family

                   given to contention.

              She removed it ...

           tenderly secured her

          little one's ponytail,

             her tears christening

                 a transcendent hope.








~ 2nd Place ~  in the "Brian's Select 4, Any Form, Any Theme" Poetry Contest, Brian Strand, Judge & Sponsor.

~ 2nd Place ~  in the "Ribbon" Free Verse Poetry Contest, Line Gauthier, Judge & Sponsor.