A Frivolous Poem Poem by Noemi Lee

A Frivolous Poem

Rating: 4.3


A photo
Nine years ago
Happier times
'I look so young'

I meant only to think it
but my lips had other ideas

My Lips
My Lips
My Lips

Perhaps other women
would examine their necks or
their stomachs or
Their derrieres

I examine my Lips
Full
Soft
Pink
Beautiful

Now, each morning I awake,
I find just a bit more of my lips
have vanished

Oh my lips
Oh how I miss you.

COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Suchoon Mo 11 July 2006

A well crafted and an effective impressionistic poem. I am wondering: which is better, '9' or 'nine? ' best regards S.

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