Eyes Like Dirt

Eyes like gems, green and blue

dazzle like a dream

they steal your breath

and stop your heart,

but you've got no need to worry

Your eyes are like dirt,

but the good kind,

like soil that's mineral rich

they're soft and brown,

deep and round,

and mysterious like a myth

They're like bark on willow trees,

and like chocolates on Valentine's Day

they're my iced mocha drink,

smooth as ink,

and like dirt in early May

They warm me from the inside out

and never pierce my skin

they're gentle as deer,

never cause fear,

and look like dirt as fall begins

Your eyes could be as blue as the sky

or green as seaweed off shore

but you've got eyes the color of dirt

and I've never loved a color more

-l.r.

Reviews

[Pete]

this is pretty cool. i really like it. great, creative title and metaphor that draws you in. there is an honest, heartfelt beauty in it. a refreshing read. well done ...

[Nipplegrinder]

This is genuinely gorgeous. So tenderly rendered, and executed.

[Lexi Richard]

Thank you so much.

[Matthew Kult]

Sweetly Adorable

Great Read

Matthew

[emipoemi]

I have no words......my voice is in my awe!! Well freaking done!

[Lexi Richard]

Thank you!

[Zahra]

Your eyes could be as blue as the sky
or green as seaweed off shore
but you've got eyes the color of dirt
and I've never loved a color more

that's very interesting write with nice visuals.

[Lexi Richard]

Thank you.

[Emily]

A tender poem that makes my heart feel good. nice write!

[Lexi Richard]

Thank you!

[Wuji]

The concept, lyricism and tender originality of this is exceedingly fine.

[Lexi Richard]

Thank you! I greatly appreciate your review.

[Anand Sehgal]

Your eyes could be as blue as the sky
or green as seaweed off shore
but you've got eyes the color of dirt
and I've never loved a color more

super lovely lines :)
***********************************************************************************************************************************************

[Lexi Richard]

Thank you, Anand!

[MoriartyMesa]

Smooth as ink,

or

sweet as sugar and twice as fine?

[Vandana Sharma]

A very different way of projecting the shades of spring season. thanks for your entry in the contest.

[Lexi Richard]

Thank you!