1.
Her face a story
Time etched each line on thin skin
Ending yet written
2.
The chaos of now
Is flattened by time passing
Its sharp edges dulled
3.
Corporeal ones
Flit through time like hummingbirds
Briefly beautiful
4.
Hear between wind chimes
How silent eternities
Sound temporary
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Vivian R McInerny
A former daily newspaper journalist, now an independent writer of essays & fiction published in several lit anthologies. The Whole Hole Story children's book was published by Versify Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2021. More are forthcoming.
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Incredible work, Vivian! Love it. Such amazing word choices and phrasing!
Beautiful Vivian! 🥰
The last two lines are stunning. Beautiful ❤️ Love this one!