Amethyst

AMETHYST

Impressed by the amethyst.

My birthstone
grins in violet,
not shyly
but glaringly
bold…

tipsies things
’til stirred;

leaps on toes
from magenta paths
to magic carpets
flying!

Am I this
amethyst?
I’m trying.

Jeanne Poland

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  1. Violet N.'s avatar Violet N.
    Jan 05, 2013 @ 11:42:49

    Love these lines: “…pirouettes
    from magenta paths
    to magic carpets…”

    What a great idea – to link your birthstone with your personality.

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  2. JMPoland21van's avatar JMPoland21van
    Jan 05, 2013 @ 13:30:16

    Joy Acey encouraged me to add alliteration, use less words, and end with a rhyme.
    What a boost! Grateful for the collaboration. It works with Joy every time!
    Jeanne

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  3. Catherine Johnson's avatar Catherine Johnson
    Jan 05, 2013 @ 14:38:04

    Oh Jeanne, lovely poem. When’s your birthday? Mine is 13th.

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  4. JMPoland21van's avatar JMPoland21van
    Jan 06, 2013 @ 10:57:08

    Catherine
    No doubt numerologists would have a ball with your bday this year:
    2/13/13
    Mine is 2/5/13!
    OMG that totals 20!!!
    Numbers are as magical as poetry!
    Jeanne

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