she was snowdrops in the midst of summer;
unexpected, meant for another.
i liked to wrap myself inside her.
comely couples, dulcet tones:
who’s talking now? god knows.
she was my panacea
panted, see her – in my pandemonium,
she was quoniam.
she was the talisman
to the haggard man who breathed her in.
she was ebullience, magnificence –
she loved me, once.
she loved with her elixir eyes,
my evanescent prize.
she was lavender and boiling water,
milk and coffee sunsets
over a steamy city,
where the highway blinks in red and yellow,
high-road fireflies
buzzed in her elixir eyes.
ineffable, she bubbled like champagne in the foyer,
in white-gloved hands,
on silver trays.
she was patent leather over marble floors,
red cheeks and chapped lips,
water and wine.
she was fine,
a pearl for a pauper,
a mother for an orphan daughter.
her mind walked a craggy road,
but my boots were in the cobblers.
[Lois describes herself as a “confused english student,” though one quickly finds a polished, charming poet in her work. She has an elegant style that compliments her keen insight and whimsical sensibilities. It is a pleasure to present her work, and we ask you to take a second to look at more of her wonderful work.]
com/2017/04/27/elixir-eyes-lois-e-linkens/” rel=”nofollow”>RamJet Poetry and commented:
Amazing work from my friend Lois! thank you so much!
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Lois this was simply enchanting! One of my favorites from you.
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thank you so much! that means a lot 🙂
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Reblogged this on RamJet Poetry and commented:
Amazing work from my friend Lois!
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you da best
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I know I have expressed this before, but perhaps in a different way, but Lois is an amazing poet. It is has been an amazing experience to watch her develop as a writer. Month in, month out, Lois turns out quality work. And I would like to add that Lois, like Sam, has a keen eye for aesthetics, which I know I spend too much time worrying over. The sky is the limit for Lois. I get caught up in my own shit and don’t pay enough attention to the work of others, but I always read her work, even if I don’t comment. She have been such a blessing for SD.
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Jasper I may weep! thankyou so much for your kind words.
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such gorgeous imagery Lois! “unexpected, meant for another./i liked to wrap myself inside her.”
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thankyou christine!
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“she was the talisman
to the haggard man who breathed her in”
yessssssss.
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❤ sam
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I closed my eyes after reading this and was transported to a wonderful place. Well done on a great piece.
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thanks so much! i am glad you found something special in it.
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🙂
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Your style is wonderful as always, and I love the imagery. Really looking forward to collaborate with such a talented writer! Thank you.
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thankyou my love! so excited to collaborate.
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my most recent piece on sudden denouement:
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