<<*IMPORTANT: Do not read*>>

Christopher Barker
Author: Christopher Barker
Word Count: 122
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<<*IMPORTANT: Do not read*>>

This is a beautiful work written by my little sister who is still in high school. She exudes a confidence in her writing that pulls no punches and portrays her as much wiser than her years.

<<*IMPORTANT: Do not read*>> belongs to the following groups:

All Things Poetic, Artistic, Philosophical, Street Photography and Photojournalism and Underground USA

Song of Myself

By Paige Barker

I am closed eyes and raised arms,
Icarus,
White skin drinking in the sun

My roots are set deep in the soil,
Blue grass,
Blue collar,
Hearts of gold and mercury

My song is an easy one—
Composed and conducted by the wind in my hair,
Ever changing, ever new

I am Niobe’s tears,
Janie’s love,
And Plath’s confession

I hum my song,
A symphony of dynamic and style,
My spirit the marching of soldiers’ feet,
The beating of children’s hearts,
The flutter of lover’s lashes

I am waves and shore,
A syncopated dance of rise and fall

My song is heartbeat and flamenco hips,
Lost and found,
Lost and found

  • karolina

    karolina

    this is beautiful writing.

  • Jerry Zhang

    Jerry Zhang

    People who have not seen this are missing out

  • N♥RIN    ISM♥IL

    N♥RIN ISM♥IL

    i would have to agree with notculpable,

    this is such a stunning writing, well kept, great imaginations, great idea, great song..

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    all the best!!

  • fillette

    fillette

    This is beautiful, I wish my students wrote as well and with as much depth as your sister.

  • discrena

    discrena

    I can feel that song, a sign of beautiful music and beautiful words

  • Christopher Ba... replied

    Thanks Discrena, though not my words, my sister is quite a talented young lady and I will gladly accept that compliment for her and pass it along. Cheers.

  • Marcella Chestnut

    Marcella Chestnut

    Great journey of the senses. She creates sight, sound, touch, rhythm, pathos…
    Very nice!

  • Christopher Ba... replied

    I will be sure to share your comments with her. She unfortunately takes after myself: pessimism and introversion.

  • LeaLoo

    LeaLoo

    wonderful.

  • Christopher Ba... replied

    Great, glad you liked it LeaLoo.

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