She

She was born to the Day,
but given over to the Night.
Her brain fizzled like seltzer.
Anxiety was a monster that she let in.
She was born with a star and a moon.
She opened her eyes like curtains,
drawing in the warmth of the Sun.
Her eye lashes were like butterflies fluttering in the wind.
They were long and beautiful.
Her soul felt evanescent,
the way it ebbed and flowed like the Tide.
She glowed like a star at Night,
like something ethereal,
like something from another world.

Reviews

[living lavender]

beautiful poem. love the imagery.
the first two lines pulled me in...
{enchanting.}

[light and ashes]

well, thank you..

[Masked writer]

WOW. This is all so beautiful, and relatable..The imagery is top teer..Bravo
~M.w

[light and ashes]

Thank you so much. I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[Masked writer]

yourwelcome

[schlanks]

An expressive painting. I enjoy picturing her walking around with one star and moon revolving around her wherever she goes. Surreal and beautiful.

[light and ashes]

I like that,
very much.
Thank you.

[Matthew Kult]

Excellently portrayed, lovely imagery.

Great read

With love

Matthew

[light and ashes]

Thank you, Matthew Kult. I hope you are doing better, today.

[Betty Hermelee]

This poem is very ethereal as is the soul you portray in this beautiful piece… on the outside she is stunning and shines just like the moon and stars… but night is also dark, and there is something dark about her…. The anxiety that she holds in her core…. So you have the light and the dark at once…. Stunning poem
Warmly, B

[Arundass TP]

Brilliant lines, theis poem seems like an artistic expression on canvas, colorful. Loved it.

[light and ashes]

I'm so glad you enjoyed it. Thank you so much.

[Patricia]

beautiful imagery over a sad undertone of anxiety/sadness which can be something that is all that is seen by most and not the beauty of the soul, we need to remember there is a soul in there that offers life and love. this world is filled with anxiety

[light and ashes]

It is, Patricia, and I suppose we need not wonder why..
It is very difficult sometimes..

[Lydia Shutter]

On the one hand she sounds so weak and vulnerable. On the other hand, she seems very strong. I enjoyed the imagery you employed here. Lovely write. Lydi**

[light and ashes]

Thank you, Lydia. Life beats us all down at some point.

[Einstein Noodle]

i really like how you ended this with openness .. it leaves me hanging yet not ... i feel content to leave it just as it reads for me .. i also especially like the very original simile in L3 .. would love to read more in kind ... L4 hits me at a personal level .. as i walk in your speakers shoes ;) well done says i .. very gripping and draws me in more with each line .. she is something else says i! suffering but toughened by previous trials navigated successfully .. the vulnerable honesty is powerful .. fine read for me
E.